Ebuzer Gıfari Mosque
- Changes after its construction
- After the first construction, the tomb of Abu Dharr al-Ghifari, one of the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad, was discovered as a result of a dream seen by its founder, and it was revived and is also known as the “Ebuzer Gıfari (Abu Dharr al-Ghifari) Mosque”.
- In 1812, it was rebuilt from cut stone by Nakşidil Valide Sultan; during this process, the tomb of Abu Dharr al-Ghifari was also revived.
- It remained well-maintained until the end of the Ottoman Empire, then fell into ruin due to neglect; only its mihrab remained.
- It was completely rebuilt by the Foundations Administration and opened for worship in 1996.
- Prominent features
- It is built of cut stone and has two rectangular windows.
- It has a wooden roof covered with tiles and wide eaves.
- The qibla wall was carved and the mihrab was made outwards; the mihrab is made of stone and attracts attention with its simple design.
- Both the minbar and the ceiling are made of wood; the ceiling has a flat structure divided by slats.
- It has a single-balcony minaret made of wood and surrounded by iron railings.
- The mosque continued its existence as an important center of worship in the past; it gained a mystical atmosphere under the influence of dreams and companions, and for this reason it was known by different titles.
