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Al-Hakim Mosque

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Landmark 10th-century mosque with a grand entrance, large inner courtyard with arcades & 2 minarets. People often mention mosque, Mosque, beautiful, Cairo, entrance, area, mosques, Egypt, Fatimid, meters,


Address

154 Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, El-Gamaleya, El Gamaliya, Cairo Governorate 4331215, Egypt

Contact

+20 3 5588800

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4.70 (8.9K reviews)

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  • 5/5 Islam H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Al-Hakim Mosque, by God’s command, was a mosque built in 380 AH during the reign of al-Aziz Bill Allah the Fatimid, who began in the year 379 AH (989 CE) to build another mosque outside Bab al-Futuh, but he died before it was completed, so his son al-Hakim completed it 403 AH (1012-1013 CE) so it was attributed to him and became known as a mosque the ruler. Al-Hakim Mosque, God willing Description of the mosque Its length is 1,2005 meters and its width is 113 meters, so its area is less than the area of ​​the Mosque of Amr bin Al-Aas, and at the ends of its (northwestern) sea façade, the two minarets are surrounded by two great pyramidal-shaped bases and each base is composed of two cubes, one above the other, and the upper cube is placed back slightly above the lower, and the latter reaches a height of the latter. The height of the mosque’s walls is high, and from each of the two upper cubes there is an octagonal minaret in the middle of this waterfront and between the two minarets there is the entrance to the ancient mosque. The arch and the wall in it are newly built, and in the entrance on the right and on the left there are remnants of exquisite inscriptions, 1,60 meters high, forming a tabernacle in the entrance, and the entrance leads to the courtyard of the mosque, which is surrounded by the owls. (Original) جامع الحاكم بأمر الله مسجد بني عام 380 هـ في عهد العزيز بالله الفاطمي الذي بدأ في سنة 379هـ ( 989م) في بناء مسجد آخر خارج باب الفتوح ولكنه توفى قبل اتمامه فأتمه ابنه الحاكم بأمر الله 403هـ ( 1012-1013م) لذا نسب اليه وصار يعرف بجامع الحاكم. مسجد الحاكم بأمر الله وصف المسجد ويبلغ طوله 12005 متر وعرضه 113 متر فمساحته أقل من مساحة جامع عمرو بن العاص وفي نهايتى واجهته البحرية (الشمالية الغربية) وتوجد المئذنتان ويحيط بهما قاعدتان عظيمتان هـرميتا الشكل وتتركب كل قاعدة من مكعبين يعلو أحدهما الآخر والمكعب العلوى موضوع إلى الخلف قليلا فوق السفلى ويبلغ ارتفاع الأخـير ارتفاع أسوار الجامع وتبرز من كل من المكعبين العلويين مئذنة مثمنة الشكل وفي منتصف هـذه الواجهة البحرية وبين المئذنتين يوجد مدخل الجامع الأثرى وهـو أول مدخل بارز بنى في جامع القـاهـرة يغطيه قبو اسطوانى عرضه 48ر3 مترا وطوله 50ر5مترا وفي نهايته باب عرضه 21ر2مترا ومعقود بعقد أفقى من الحجر وهـذا العقد والحائط الموجود فيه حديثا البناء ويوجد في المدخل عن اليمين وعن اليسار بقايا نقوش بديعة ارتفاعها 60ر1مترا تكون طبانا في المدخل ويؤدى المدخل إلى صحن الجامع الذي تحيط به الأواوين.
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  • 4/5 NasGan 10 months ago on Google • 290 reviews
    Extremt beautiful architecture. Went there for prayers several time. There are few restaurants just outside selling shawarma.
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  • 5/5 Islam L. 3 months ago on Google • 251 reviews New
    Such a beautiful mosque with spacious area
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  • 5/5 EDGAR RICARDO PEREZ N. 3 months ago on Google • 192 reviews New
    Awesome place to walk around, eat or shopping as a local. Prices are great, nobody is pushing you to buy or get your money. Safe area. Every corner is a historical landmark

  • 2/5 Liza 5 months ago on Google • 147 reviews
    Very beautiful place, after restoration. But unfortunately here I faced something very weird! We took some photos for personal use. I had been there with a beautiful decent dress and veiled. The security guys came to us and insisted on deleting all the photos from the camera. And it was done in a very rude way! That's not the way people should be treated!! P.S.: the only photo I have at my phone 😞⤵️
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  • 5/5 Ikraam Abdul L. 5 years ago on Google
    The mosque is highly regarded for its authentic architecture, design & landscape. A nice place for photography enthusiasts. A good place for prayers; the praying area is huge, the carpets are a bit dusty, but otherwise comfortable enough. The ablution areas & toilets are quite far but well-maintained.
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  • 5/5 Mahmud S. 4 years ago on Google
    The construction of the Al-Hakim Mosque began with the command of God located at the end of the “Al-Mu’iz Din Al-Fatimiyyin” Street in Al-Jamaliah neighborhood, during the reign of Al-Aziz Al-Fatimiyyah in 989 A.D. The ruler, by the command of God, until he finished building it in the year 1012 AD, and the first prayer in it was on March 20, 1013. The mosque has a length of about 120 meters and a width of 113 meters. There are two minarets surrounded by two great pyramid-shaped bases. Each base of two cubes is mounted on top of the other and the upper cubic is placed back slightly above the lower. Each of the two cubes protrudes from an octagonal minaret in the middle of this waterfront Between the two minarets, there is the entrance to the ancient mosque. The entrance to the archaeological mosque is considered the first prominent entrance in Cairo's mosques, covered by a cylindrical cellar, width of 3.48 meters and length of 5.5 meters, at the end of which is a width of 2.21 meters and held with a horizontal contract of stone. It is a medicine in the entrance, and the entrance leads to the courtyard of the mosque, which is the widest among the Egyptian mosques, surrounded by the Awwain. The mosque witnessed many changes that affected its status within the Fatimid state, its beginning was with the ruler's instructions to order God to “approve teaching at the mosque, and allow Al-Azhar scholars to teach and join him, to become the“ Fourth University in Egypt ”after the Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-Aas and the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun and the Mosque Al-Azhar. The mosque was neglected for long periods until its corridors turned into warehouses for other merchants surrounding the area, until the era of the late President Mohamed Anwar Sadat, where the Bohr Shia sect requested permission to renew it by self-efforts, and Sadat called for the opening of the mosque, and since then the Bohr Shia who migrated to Egypt and settled As merchants under the auspices of the mosque and is open to all denominations by praying with it..
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  • 5/5 Bozo M. 9 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Al Hakim be Amr Allah mosque is unique in its design and architecture. Located right before al fetouh gate. Spacious. It is open all day till night. Closes immediately after Al Isha prayer. Al Hakim himself one of the most controversial kalifs in the history of Egypt. With his notorious laws and legislations. And even his death remains a mystery
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  • 4/5 Alifia 5 years ago on Google
    The mosque is good enough, but we can't go up to see the scenery of the city. This mosque open for public and we can do pray in that. The building is so old and the architecture design is unique from front side until inside. And then, there is a long citadel near the mosque. It's good spot for taking photo and you will get old atmosphere.
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  • 5/5 Ereny E. 5 years ago on Google
    You will find Al Hakim Mosque at the end of your tour at Al Moaiz street, you can feel how it is peaceful place once you enter it.
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  • 5/5 Mourad G. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place We only entered for 5 mins but worth to have a look
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  • 5/5 Mohamed R. 5 years ago on Google
    Built in the Fatimid style and era , a mosque of a thousand years of age build in 928, currently under restoration, but open for visit
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  • 5/5 Andrea K. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this most beautiful mosque yesterday during noon time, when it was almost empty. It’s really worth a visit 💛! The Mosque of al-Hakim (Arabic: مسجد الحاكم بأمر الله, romanized: Masjid al-Ḥākim bi Amr Allāh), nicknamed al-Anwar (Arabic: الانور, lit. 'the Illuminated'), is a historic mosque in Cairo, Egypt. It is named after Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (985–1021), the sixth Fatimid caliph and 16th Ismaili Imam. Construction of the mosque was originally started by Caliph al-'Aziz, the son of al-Mu'izz and the father of al Hakim, in 990 AD. It was completed in 1013 by al-Hakim, which is why it is named after him.
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  • 5/5 zia h. 5 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    One of its kind Elegant work of artistic history rebuilt by sayedna Mohammad burhanuddin
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  • 3/5 macedonboy 4 years ago on Google
    The Mosque of al-Hakim is a 10th century mosque named for Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, the sixth Fatimid caliph. Design wise the mosque is fairly simple with a large courtyard surrounded by arcades on all four sides. The only distinctive thing I could see about the mosque is the unusual minaret which is clearly a different building material from the rest of the mosque, with an unusual hollow design. Take a quick look if in Islamic Cairo, but I wouldn’t go out of the way to see it.
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  • 5/5 Julia F. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a very impressive mosque with amazing square place in the center. Shining like a mirror.
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  • 3/5 WULANDARI CARGO E. 3 years ago on Google
    Masjid tersebut memang bersih dan manfaat
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  • 5/5 ahmed d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Its length is 120.5 meters and its width is 113 meters, so its area is less than the area of ​​the Amr Mosque, and at the ends of its (northwestern) sea façade, the two minarets are surrounded by two great pyramidal-shaped bases and each base is composed of two cubes one above the other and the upper cube is placed back a little above the lower and the last is at a height The height of the mosque walls is high, and from each of the two upper cubes there is an octagonal minaret, and in the middle of this waterfront and between the two minarets there is the entrance to the ancient mosque, which is the first prominent entrance built in the Cairo Mosque, covered by a cylindrical vault, which is 3.48 meters wide and 5.50 meters long, and at the end is a door that is 2.21 meters wide and knotted with a horizontal knot of stone. The arch and the wall in it are newly built, and in the entrance on the right and on the left there are remnants of exquisite inscriptions, 1,60 meters high, forming a drum in the entrance, and the entrance leads to the courtyard of the mosque, which is surrounded by the owls. Iwans It is in the following order: the southeast iwan (the iwan of the qibla) and it consists of five aisles, and each corridor has 17 arches, facing it the northwest iwan and it consists of two arcades and each arcade also has 17 arches, and the north-eastern and south-western iwans and each of them consists of three galleries and each arcade is carried On the shoulders resembling the shoulders of the Tulunid Mosque, as there are in the four corners of each shoulder there are columns like the columns of the Tulunid Mosque, but they are thicker and have no capitals. It is of dark bricks that resemble the bricks used in the construction of the Mosque of Ibn Tulun and the shoulders are connected to each other with a medallion (wooden ties) covered with panels decorated with carvings carved into the wood, as the columns were topped by flat wood mattresses consisting of two or three pieces, and there are two domes at the ends of the qibla wall carried on an octagon There is also a third dome over the mihrab, and the eastern dome was demolished due to the erection of the wall that Badr al-Gamali built adjacent to the eastern wall of the mosque, and all windows in this wall were blocked for the same reason. The forerunner and there were two other doors to the right of the current entrance, all of which were blocked, as there were two doors on the eastern side (a door in the middle and a door adjacent to the minaret), a door in the middle of the western side, and a door to the preacher next to the minbar, so the total number of doors became nine. As for the windows in this mosque, they are placed on the axis of each It was held, unlike the windows of the Tulunid Mosque, because it was slightly deviated from it. As a result, there were 16 nets in the ruling mosque and in each of the side walls and 17 nets in each of the qibla iwan and the wall opposite it. The two minarets were blocked by a window on each side, thus the number of windows becomes only 16 and there are two windows In the back wall of the qibla iwan to the left of the mihrab, and the decoration in these two windows does not include geometric decoration, but rather consists of plant motifs intertwined with each other, and as we mentioned, there were stucco bazars surrounding the mosque from the magnificent kufic line whose traces still remain to this day in the qibla iwan as well as the domes and windows It was decorated with exquisite stucco ornaments, and even the wooden medallion was decorated carved in wood, some of which are still present in the qibla iwan. The eastern part of building the wall adjacent to this wall, just as the earthquake in 702 AH (1303 AD) severely damaged it, destroying many arches and shoulders carrying them, and the roof fell as the tops of the two minarets collapsed and calamities rolled over it until all its vessels were destroyed except for some decades in the tribal and eastern iwans, so the Egyptian Ministry of Endowments used it A storeroom in which Islamic artifacts and antiquities were preserved before they were transferred to the current house and now occupied by the El-Selahdar Primary School. In it, it was a rational plan and the Mosque of Al-Maqs, which he built on the shore of the Nile in Al-Maqs, the Cairo river port at that time, and they have no effect today. (Original) ويبلغ طوله 120,5 مترا وعرضه 113 مترا فمساحته اقل من مساحة جامع عمرو وفي نهايتى واجهته البحرية (الشمالية الغربية) وتوجد المئذنتان ويحيط بهما قاعدتان عظيمتان هـرميتا الشكل وتتركب كل قاعدة من مكعبين يعلو أحدهما الآخر والمكعب العلوى موضوع إلى الخلف قليلا فوق السفلى ويبلغ ارتفاع الأخـير ارتفاع أسوار الجامع وتبرز من كل من المكعبين العلويين مئذنة مثمنة الشكل وفي منتصف هـذه الواجهة البحرية وبين المئذنتين يوجد مدخل الجامع الأثرى وهـو أول مدخل بارز بنى في جامع القـاهـرة يغطيه قبو اسطوانى عرضه 48ر3 مترا وطوله 50ر5مترا وفي نهايته باب عرضه 21ر2مترا ومعقود بعقد أفقى من الحجر وهـذا العقد والحائط الموجود فيه حديثا البناء ويوجد في المدخل عن اليمين وعن اليسار بقايا نقوش بديعة ارتفاعها 60ر1مترا تكون طبانا في المدخل ويؤدى المدخل إلى صحن الجامع الذي تحيط به الأواوين. الإيوانات وهى على الترتيب الآتى: الإيوان الجنوبي الشرقي (ايوان القبلة) ويتكون من خمسة أروقة وبكل رواق 17 عقدا ويقابله الإيوان الشمالي الغربي ويتكون من رواقين وبكل رواق 17 عقدا أيضا والايوانات الشمالي الشرقي والجنوبي الغربي ويتكون كل منهما من ثلاثة أروقة وبكل رواق عقود وكل تلك العقود محمولة على أكتاف تشبه أكتاف الجامع الطولونى إذ توجد في الأركان الأربعة لكل كتف أعمدة مثل أعمدة الجامع الطولونى غير أنها أثخن ولا تيجان لها وقد كانت جميع العقود مغطاة بسقف مسطح من الخشب ويحيط بالسقف من أسفله فيما بينه وبين العقود ازار جصى من الكتابة الكوفية البديعة وجميع الأكتاف والأعمدة من طوب داكن يشبه الطوب المستخدم في بناء جامع بن طولون ويربط الأكتاف بعضها بعض مـيـد (أربطة خشبية) مكسوة بألواح مزخرفة بنقوش محفورة في الخشب كما كانت تعلو الأعمدة فرشات من الخشب المسطح مكونة من قطعتين أو ثلاث قطع وتوجد في نهايتى حائط القبلة قبتان محمولتان على مثمن كما توجد قبة ثالثة فوق المحراب وقد هـدمت القبة الشرقية بسبب إقامة السور الذي بناه بدر الجمالى ملاصقا للجدار الشرقي للجامع كما سدت جميع النوافذ في هـذا الجدار أيضا لنفس السبب المتقدم وقـد كان يوجد عن يمين المدخل الحالى بابان آخران وقد سدت جميعها كما كان يوجد بابان في الجانب الشرقي (باب في الوسط وباب ملاصق للمئذنة) وباب في منتصف الجانب الغربي وباب للخطيب بجوار المنبر فيصير مجموع الأبواب تسعة أما الشبابيك في هـذا الجامع فموضوعة على محور كل عقد بخلاف شبابيك الجامع الطولونى فانها منحرفة عنه قليلا وينتج عن ذلك أنه كان يوجد في الجامع الحاكم 16 شباكا وفي كل من الحوائط الجانبية و17 شباكا في كل من ايوان القبلة والحائط المقابل له وقد سدت المئذنتان شباكا من كل جهة فيصبح بذلك عدد الشبابيك 16 فقط ويوجد شباكان في الحائط الخلفى لايوان القبلة على يسار المحراب والزخرفة في هـذين الشباكين لاتشمل على زخرفة هندسية بل تتكون من زخارف نباتية متداخلة بعضها في بعض وكما ذكرنا كان يوجد ازار جصى يحيط بالجامع من الخط الكوفى البديع لا تزال آثاره باقية إلى اليوم في ايوان القبلة كذلك كانت القباب والشبابيك مزينة بزخارف جصية بديعة وحتى المـيـد الخشبية كانت مزينة محفورة في الخشب ولايزال بعضها موجودا في ايوان القبلة وقـد توالت صروف الزمان على هـذا المسجد فاعتدى عليه بدر الجمالى فسد منافذ الجدار الشرقي ببنائه السور ملاصقا لهذا الجدار كما أصابه زلزال سنة 702 هـ (1303م) بتلف شديد فتهدم كثير من العقود والأكتاف الحاملة لها وسقط السقف كما هـوت قمتا المئذنتين وتوالت عليه المصائب حتى تهدمت جميع أواوينه ما عدا بعض عقود في الايوانين القبلى والشرقي فاستخدمته وزارة الأوقاف المصرية مخزنا وحفظت فيه التحف والآثار الإسلامية قبل نقلها إلى الدار الحالية وتشغله الآن مدرسة السلحدار الابتدائية وقـد أصلحت إدارة حفظ الآثار العربية أكتاف النصف الغربي من الإيوان القبلى وعقوده، وقـد شيد الحاكم مسجدين آخرين هما جامع راشدة سنة 393هـ (1003م) الذي اشتق اسمه من الخطة التي بنى فيها وهـى خطة راشدة وجامع المقس الذي شيده على شاطئ النيل بالمقس ميناء القـاهـرة النهرى في ذلك الحين وليس لهما أثر اليوم .
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  • 5/5 الحقيقة سر الوجود أسد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A mosque with its history All mosques of God have a value (Original) مسجد له تاريخه جميع مساجد الله لها قيمتها
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  • 5/5 عماد حمدى �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Psychological comfort (Original) الراحة النفسية
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  • 5/5 Quaid Joher B. 3 years ago on Google
    This is heritage Mosque of Imam. It has been Renovated by Dawoodi Bohra Sultan of hind. Its a most important part of Islamic history and culture what ever we write about this place will be very less. Just visit to know more about the fatemi cultural design. Its closed due to the current situation but it opens only at the time of prayers.
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  • 4/5 Raed E. 2 years ago on Google
    There's some renovation recently. One of the oldest mosque in Cairo.
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  • 5/5 Fatema Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place to visit. A place full of history of Imam Moiz and if visiting Cairo you should visit Al Hakim Mosque.
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  • 5/5 Stefanie 11 months ago on Google
    Very peaceful at night. Went there Friday at 8.30 PM. Recommended. Women please cover your head (scarf). It will also be lent to you. No shoes allowed.
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  • 5/5 Roy O. 3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Absolutely stunning mosque, the open area is a sight to behold.

  • 5/5 Egyptian Cafe R. 4 years ago on Google
    I loved this historical place and you can take a lot of perfect pictures there

  • 5/5 Monem M. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best mosques I have lead the tourists to

  • 5/5 Munira K. 4 years ago on Google
    The efforts put to restore this masjid is commendable.Only the love and faith in Fatemi Imam can help them achieve this mammoth task.May Allah's blessings be upon them all.

  • 4/5 Ahmed A. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is very interesting to visit and to make your visit to this beautiful ancient mosque, it is recommended that you do some reading about the Elhakem life and his time when he was the king of Egypt and about his mosque as well, the reading will give a great insight and it will complement your visit. The mosque and the surrounded area needs big attention, inside the mosque the toilets and washing area need to be just cleaned and looked after..no need to big improvement and big investment..cleaning and remain clean at all times is pretty much enough to keep the authentic atmosphere of the mosque and surrounding properties. outside the mosque need to be cleaned and to remain clean no expensive efforts is needed and the footpath has to be clear for people to enjoy their walk and to stand and watch the mosque from outside, all the plastic tables and chairs on footpath brought the dodgy cafes across the road is defaming the mosque and make it difficult for people to walk and enjoy their time around the mosque, plus this is not the way we respect our great our ancient great mosque that was at some point time the most prestigious and beautiful place in Cairo and the foundation of islamic science that has traveled the world from this mosque.

  • 5/5 Ak. O. 4 years ago on Google
    An imposing prestinely preserved immense piece of islamic architecture

  • 5/5 Mohab El G. 4 years ago on Google
    Wait till the renovation is done, it should be a state of the art architecture

  • 4/5 Mohamed M. 4 years ago on Google
    Alhakim Be'amrellah mosque just beside Elfotouh gate

  • 5/5 Hamada E. 3 years ago on Google
    مكان ممتاز ويوجد بهذه المنطقه معالم سياحيه من تراث مصر القديم

  • 5/5 Eslam X. 3 years ago on Google
    بحب اماكن العصر القديم غير انه مكان حيوي و سياحي و الناس تذهب اليه و به تجمع عائلي جيد

  • 4/5 ESAM M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice place (Original) مكان جميل

  • 5/5 Mosaad G. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the most wonderful historical mosque in Egypt

  • 5/5 ÖMER 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A wonderful mosque with beautiful homing pigeons reminiscent of the Sacred House of God ??? (Original) مسجد رائع و به الحمام الزاجل الجميل يذكرنا ببيت الله الحرام ???

  • 5/5 Mohamed R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the Islamic historical places (Original) من الاماكن التاريخيه الاسلاميه

  • 5/5 Osama O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is one of the most beautiful archaeological sites (Original) من أكثر الاماكن الاثريه جمالا وراحة للاعصاب

  • 5/5 مصري غاوي سوق �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Open to foreign visitors (Original) مفتوح للزوار الاجانب

  • 5/5 Pro M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most magnificent things that entered and distinguished by its ceiling, with its inscriptions, open flowers and an open space so beautiful (Original) من اروع ما دخلت ومميز بسقفه الرصع بالنقوش المزهله والساحه المكشوفه غايه في الجمال

  • 5/5 mohamed a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful mosques in Egypt (Original) من اجمل مساجد في مصر

  • 5/5 Ismaeil M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Archaeological landmark (Original) معلم اثري

  • 5/5 رضا �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Psychological comfort and reassurance is spread within its corridors (Original) الراحة النفسية والطمأنينة تنتشر داخل أروقته

  • 5/5 Yahya A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful and historic place (Original) مكان جميل وتاريخي

  • 5/5 Ahmed كابتن احمد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) O Allah, we returned to the mosques a beautiful response (Original) اللهم ردنا الى المساجد رداً جميلا

  • 5/5 abdalla a. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) worship (Original) عباده

  • 4/5 Amr M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very good (Original) جيد جدا

  • 5/5 Bora E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) magnificence (Original) روعه

  • 5/5 Pano N. 4 years ago on Google
    Top sightseeing spot in Cairo.

  • 5/5 sabri r. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Masterpiece (Original) تحفه

  • 5/5 Rony s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Architectural masterpiece (Original) تحفة معمارية

  • 5/5 وائل �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place (Original) مكان ممتز

  • 5/5 Tamer M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful mosques in Al Moez Street in Old Cairo. A beautiful tourist attraction and a wonderful mosque (Original) من اجمل مساجد شارع المعز بالقاهرة القديمة. مزار سياحي جميل ومسجد رائع

  • 5/5 Halim A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Islamic factories in Egypt are many and wonderful (Original) معامل مصر الإسلامية كثيرة ورائعة

  • 5/5 Sma S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ♥ ️ ♥ ️ (Original) ♥️♥️

  • 5/5 Ahmed S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Al-Hakim mosque by the command of God (Original) مسجد الحاكم بأمر الله

  • 5/5 Nour Elhoda H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful fun (Original) متعه جميله

  • 5/5 Dr M K. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 عمرو محمد �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely (Original) جميل

  • 4/5 Eslam A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very old mosque and it is considered a tourist attraction (Original) من المساجد القديمه جدا ويعتبر من المعالم السياحيه

  • 5/5 nour a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) fantastic place (Original) مكان رائع

  • 5/5 aiman s. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place

  • 5/5 Awang Safuan u. 4 years ago on Google
    history

  • 4/5 Mahmoud R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely (Original) جميل

  • 5/5 mariya s. 4 years ago on Google
    Peace and peace and peace

  • 5/5 Mohamed S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Al-Hakim mosque by God's Fatimid order At Bab Al-Futouh Al-Moez Street Cairo (Original) مسجد الحاكم بامر الله الفاطمي عند باب الفتوح شارع المعز القاهرة

  • 5/5 Nida S. 4 years ago on Google
    This is one of the beautiful mosques, but it is under renovation so yesterday it looked dirty, but it was beautifully decorated with magnificent and high walls and a soothing atmosphere in it. you must come here and see the beauty of this mosque... This mosque in street Muiz,after shopping at the khankalili market you can continue to enjoy the beauty of the road here

  • 5/5 Ahmed M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Al-Hakim mosque by the command of God was built during the reign of Al-Aziz Bellah Al-Fatimi, who appeared in the year 989 AD as he began building it because the Al-Azhar Mosque was unable to accommodate the huge number of worshipers, but he died before the construction was completed, then his ruler son completed it by the command of God until it was completed in 1012 Architectural masterpiece mosque seen on the history of 1000 years recommend his visit ?⭐? (Original) مسجد الحاكم بأمر الله بني في عهد العزيز بالله الفاطمي الذي بدا في سنه 989 ميلاديا حيث شرع في بنائه لعدم استطاعه الجامع الأزهر أستيعاب الكم الهائل من المصلين لكنه توفي قبل أن يتم الإنشاء فأستكمله أبنه الحاكم بأمر الله حتي أنتهي من بنائه عام 1012 مسجد تحفه معماريه شاهده علي تاريخ 1000 عام يوصي بزيارته ?⭐?

  • 5/5 Mostafa M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the mosques where I feel psychological comfort (Original) من المساجد اللي بحس فيها براحة نفسية

  • 4/5 dalia t. 3 years ago on Google
    ❤️❤️ one of the best historical places

  • 5/5 Amira M. 5 years ago on Google
    This Masjid is amazing, is very old architecture but amazing well conserved. In all Egypt you can see a hard job made by conservation teams. Really this people is awesome

  • 4/5 Usama M. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the most iconic and historic mosques and one of the most preserved historic sites in Cairo

  • 4/5 Ahmed E. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing Islamic architectures . Has history fragrant in it with very spacious area to look around .

  • 5/5 Arman Vazei R. 3 years ago on Google
    Guanjos usuata bg ahhav hsustwvw jkdkr ha ayshaysvgu ususha hab jus s uj q qhqjjajau jssisja usidueha sus abwh wbwhsus hsusi sjwieiq idi sjwo kwkm ejeughsha uaulau uqua varhahe jan

  • 4/5 Osama M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful archaeological place with a good architectural heritage (Original) مكان اثري جميل وبه تراث معماري جيد

  • 5/5 Mahmoud H. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Hany E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Architectural masterpiece (Original) تحفة معماريه

  • 5/5 ashraf s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A magnificent archaeological place in Al-Gamliya, Egypt (Original) مكان اثري روعه بمنطقة الجمليه مصر

  • 5/5 Saif A. 3 years ago on Google
    Historical

  • 5/5 sherif H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sweet Oooi (Original) حلو اوووي

  • 5/5 Personal o. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) History (Original) تاريخ

  • 1/5 احمد عبدالراضى ياسين احمد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good (Original) جيد

  • 1/5 حسين �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful ancient mosques (Original) من أجمل المساجد الأثرية

  • 5/5 King K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ♥ ️ ♥ ️ (Original) ♥️♥️

  • 5/5 Medhat H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) fantastic place (Original) مكان رائع

  • 5/5 ahmed s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool and relaxing place Neveia (Original) مكان رائع جدا ومريح نفييا

  • 5/5 عمرو الفقي Y. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Gorgeous (Original) رائع

  • 5/5 PUBG M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) جميل جدا

  • 5/5 Fresh Connect E. 3 years ago on Google
    Peace of mind....!

  • 5/5 Mahmoud A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place brings you back to the past and the legacy of our ancestors (Original) المكان يرجع بك الى الماضى وتراث اجدادنا

  • 5/5 Zezo E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best mosques that I saw, and also on Al-Muizz Street, meaning many archaeological areas, including the mosque. (Original) من افضل المساجد اللى انا شوفتها و كمان فى شارع المعز يعنى مناطق اثريه كتير جمب المسجد❤

  • 4/5 M K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Al-Hakim Mosque is one of the ancient mosques in Old Cairo or Fatimid Cairo. The place is one of the most famous religious tourist places in Egypt and the world. (Original) مسجد الحاكم بأمر الله من المساجد الأثرية الموجودة في القاهرة القديمة أو القاهرة الفاطمية . ويعد المكان من اشهر الاماكن السياحية الدينية فى مصر والعالم .

  • 5/5 khaled s. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit

  • 5/5 Ahmed Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Under restoration .... Lord, the restoration ends quickly (Original) تحت الترميم.... يارب ينتهي الترميم بسرعة

  • 5/5 yaso A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most beautiful mosques (Original) اجمل المساجد

  • 5/5 انس �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Who loves places (Original) من أحب الأماكن اللي

  • 5/5 Mousa E. 3 years ago on Google
    👌

  • 5/5 amin m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A mosque that is one of the relics of the Fatimid state, distinguished by its splendor and beauty, and is among the best Islamic monuments in Cairo and is located at the end of Al-Muizz Street, which is the most important tourist area in central Cairo (Original) مسجد يعد من اثار الدولة الفاطمية يمتاز بروعتة وجماله ويعد من ضمن افضل الاثار الاسلامية في القاهرة ويقع في نهاية شارع المعز وهو اهم منطقة سياحيه بوسط القاهرة

  • 5/5 Ameen-Basem 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I did not get inside but was worth the effort ❤️❤️ (Original) لم ادخل الى الداخل ولاكن يستحق العناء ❤️❤️

  • 5/5 احمد عبد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) very nice (Original) جميل جدن

  • 5/5 Muhammad Abdel A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful mosque that represents the architecture of the height of the Fatimid era, but unfortunately it is closed to visitors (Original) مسجد جميل يمثل عمارة ذروة العصر الفاطمي لكن للأسف مغلق امام الزوار

  • 5/5 احمد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice place (Original) مكان جميل

  • 5/5 العفاريت �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Thank you, respected people (Original) تسلم يا محترمين

  • 5/5 Mo W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Allah is the greatest (Original) الله اكبر

  • 5/5 Mohamed A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) ❤️❤️ (Original) ❤️❤️

  • 4/5 Mahmoud‏ ‏Moawad Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) amazing place (Original) مكان ساحر

  • 3/5 بن عيد �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For a legacy (Original) لتراث

  • 5/5 W B. 2 years ago on Google
    A part of the old city center of Cairo

  • 5/5 Jeremy S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful mosque undergoing some restoration. On a partially cloudy day the white tiles can be blindingly bright when the sun comes out.

  • 5/5 Nina B. 1 year ago on Google
    The most beautiful mosque I have ever seen.

  • 5/5 Mateusz Adamkiewicz * Матэвуш �. 1 year ago on Google
    Don’t forget to bring some coins as a tip

  • 5/5 Tasneem N. 1 year ago on Google
    My all time favorite to go place :) admire it's architecture and the way it has been revived.

  • 5/5 Shakir K. 1 year ago on Google
    Unique architectural restoration of this masjid of Imaam Al. Haakim Billa. A treasure house of information, full of history of the Fatemid Imaams, probably unparalleled in today's world. Syedna Mohammad Burhanuddin Maula we cannot thank you ever for this magnificent gift .

  • 5/5 Hussaina S. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a must visit mosque in Cairo. The grandness and divinity one experiences being there cannot be expressed by words. This mosque was restored with vision and efforts of Dawoodi Bohra community leader Dr Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin and was inaugurated in 1981. Today this mosque is a place to experience the peace of mind one feels glorious and proud knowing the history and challenges faced and how it were overcome during restoration. I feel blessed and lucky to have visited Jame Al Anwar!

  • 5/5 Sally A. 1 year ago on Google
    The mosque is very nice and sirene. And the stories behind it are very interesting. Don't forget to ask for someone to guide you if you are alone.

  • 5/5 moiz u. 1 year ago on Google
    Shukr Allomdillah was blessed with offering Zohr Namaz & magrib namaz between 22nd Oct to 28th Oct 2022 with understanding his restoration history ....

  • 5/5 Ammar H. 1 year ago on Google
    What can one say about this wonderful place. A very important part of Fatimid History. Also know as Al Anwar Mosque, Many years ago this mosque was so run down, but The Late Sultan Bohra Al-Dai al-Ajal Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA had taken on the restoration project to put this mosque back to its true glory and today it is beautiful once again.

  • 5/5 gamal A. 11 months ago on Google
    Al-Hakim Bi-Amr Allah Mosque is a mosque built in the year 380 AH during the reign of Al-Aziz Billah Al-Fatimi, who began in the year 379 AH (989 AD) to build another mosque outside Bab Al-Futuh, but he died before completing it, so his son Al-Hakim completed it in 403 AH (1012-1013 AD), so it was attributed to him and became known as a mosque the ruler.

  • 4/5 ABDELGHANY A. 10 months ago on Google
    Alhakim bamr allah the successor of al moez ldin allah the first sultan and khalif of fatimid egypt He was known for his weired ideas and decisions

  • 5/5 Maysaa M. 11 months ago on Google
    A super peaceful and oldest place! Must visit while in Cairo

  • 5/5 Aly M. 10 months ago on Google
    Such an awesome atmosphere The Mosque of al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah is the fourth oldest mosque in Egypt, and the second largest after the Mosque of ibn Tulun. The construction of the mosque was begun by al-Hakim’s father, the Fatimid Caliph al-Aziz bi Allah in 380 AH/990 AD, but he died before its completion, leaving his son to finish it in 403 AH/1013 AD. The mosque is located at the end of al-Muizz Street in al-Gamaliya district, near Bab al-Futuh. Originally, the mosque was constructed outside the walls of the city commissioned by the Fatimid Vizier Jawhar al-Siqilli, and was later incorporated into the walls that built by Badr al-Din al-Jamali (480 AH/1078 AD). The main entrance lies on the western facade of the mosque, and is monumental in size and design. It is one of the oldest architectural examples of projecting entrances, and was influenced by the great Mosque of Mahdiya in Tunis. The mosque once served as a Shiite center in Egypt, operating as al-Azhar Mosque did in the Fatimid period. The plan of the mosque consists of a triangle with four arcades centering a courtyard. Two minarets flank either side of the façade. The mosque has undergone several restoration phases throughout the years. The mosque has a long and intriguing history, including its role as a barracks during the French campaign, when its minarets were utilized as watch-towers. Its qibla arcade was used as a museum of Islamic art called the House of the Arab Antiquities. Source: minstery of tourism in Egypt

  • 5/5 Abdalrahman A. 10 months ago on Google
    I think this is one of the very beautiful mosques in Egypt. It is vast and quiet.

  • 5/5 Michael A. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful, peaceful, magnificent. Step inside from the hustle and bustle of the street/market and it's like being transported to another world.

  • 5/5 Zoher S. 9 months ago on Google
    9th Century Structure very well maintained by Dawoodi Bohra Priest

  • 4/5 shemo a. 9 months ago on Google
    Very nice mosque with many stories to tell 🙂

  • 5/5 Mohammed J. 9 months ago on Google
    The mosque provides a glimpse into the rich Islamic heritage of Fatimid Caliphate. It showcases a captivating blend of architectural styles, incorporating elements from different periods and regions. Its intricate designs, decorative motifs, and unique minarets make it a visually striking place to explore, especially for enthusiasts of Islamic art and architecture. The tranquil atmosphere within the mosque can offer a serene and contemplative experience. The mosque is located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, an area rich in historical sites.

  • 5/5 Fiona V. 6 months ago on Google
    So pristine and we'll cared for, for years and years. It is a colorful place in an area that has a lot of muted creams browns. Quiet place for contemplation. The inside is deceptively large. Two pools for cleansing, which is a requirement before prayer. Women and men are separated by partions, and of course, women must cover their heads, and all have to remove their shoes. It is free to enter.

  • 4/5 Farmeita A. 8 months ago on Google
    its open only when prayers time. i think the guides is not friendly but it's okay😅

  • 5/5 food_prismmm 4 months ago on Google • 13 reviews
    It was heavenly. Well made and maintenance is perfection.


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