Al-Firdaws Madrasa, 13th-century madrasa and mosque in Aleppo, Syria.
The Al-Firdaws Madrasa features eleven hemispherical domes surrounding a rectangular courtyard and includes a double iwan-hall reflecting Abbasid architectural elements.
Queen regent Dayfa Khatun established this educational complex in 1236 during the Ayyubid period, making it the largest madrasa in Aleppo at that time.
The structure contains Arabic inscriptions combining Quranic verses and Sufi poetry, representing the integration of religious and educational purposes in Islamic society.
The madrasa includes four entrances with the main access point on the eastern side, while the southern section houses a mosque chamber with two domes.
The entire complex was funded through a waqf that generated income from the village of Kafr Zayta and a local mill to support Islamic education.
Location: Aleppo
Inception: 1236
GPS coordinates: 36.18667,37.15542
Latest update: July 25, 2025 09:15
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