İsmailağa Camii, Religious complex in Fatih, Turkey
İsmailağa Camii is a mosque in Fatih featuring a central dome surrounded by three smaller domes on each side. Two marble mihrabs are carved into the walls, creating distinct prayer focal points.
Construction began in 1723 under the patronage of Ottoman Sheikh ul-Islam Abu Ishaq Ismail Efendi. The mosque's design reflected specific religious architectural principles of that era.
The mosque serves as a spiritual center for the Ismailaga community and keeps alive Islamic traditions of learning and guidance that visitors can observe in daily prayer life.
The mosque has separate prayer areas for men and women to accommodate worship needs. Visitors should plan their visit around prayer times and dress modestly when entering.
A cemetery beside the mosque holds the graves of founder Abu Ishaq Ismail Efendi and his family members, including two sons who held the position of Sheikh ul-Islam. This burial site reflects the family's prominence in religious leadership.
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