جامع أحمد بن طولون : الرمزية السياسة، الأسطورة، المعتقد الشعبي

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Mosque of Ahmad Ibn Tulun The symbolism of politics, myth, popular belief Prof.Dr Imam al-Shafi Mohamed Hammudi Dr.Ashraf Sahraf Salih Mohamed AI-AZHAR University Averroes University Abstract The Tulunian state of Egypt (254 - 292 AH / 868 - 905 AD) was founded by Ahmad Ibn Tulun, the first independent Islamic Arab state.

The new ruler built a new capital, Al Qata'i.

The Great Mosque was one of the landmarks of the new capital, the Mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun.

This study deals with the mosque as a political symbol representing the power of the state, its orientations and the authority of Ibn Tulun.

Also monitors the texts related to the mosque in the historical annals, including the intellectual contents of the legendary dimension, as well as the popular beliefs of the Egyptians around the mosque as a monument they live next to it.