Jamea Al Juyushi Cairo: History, Fatemi Architecture & Dawoodi Bohra Restoration

Jamea Al Juyushi Cairo: Fatemi Mosque History & Dawoodi Bohra Restoration

Introduction to Jamea al-Juyushi

Al Jamea Al Juyushi

Jamea al-Juyushi ek Historic Fatemi Jamea ma si ek che. Aa masjid Muqattam Hills,Al Moeaztul Qahera. Misr ma bani huvi che. Aa Masjid nu kaam 1085 CE ma 18th Imam Maulana Ma'ad al-Mustansir Billah (AS) na farman si aapna Vazir Maulana Badr al Jamali ye kidi che. Aa masjid ni tameer Ibadat ane Military purpose vaste thai hati. Al Juyushi ni maana "Of the Armies" thai che. Aa masjid Imam na Qasar (haweli) si ghani qareeb hati.

Biji masajid na jem aa masjid bhi Ibadat vaste taiyar thai hati. Jamea al Juyushi Fatemi Siphaiyo vaste Ibadat ni jagah sathe sathe Iman nu bhi markaz thu. Aa Masjid ek Fatemi Architectural ni nayyab nishani che.

Fatemi Architecture & Design Features

Jamea al Juyushi na Fatemi Architectural Style na thoda features:

1. Fortified Design: Aa Masjid nu tameer Imam as na Qasar na nazdik thayu che ye vaste aa masjid nu construction Sturdy karva ma aayu che je aa masjid ni Military Garrisonsi connect kare che.

2. Prayer Hall and Mihrab: Aa Masjid ma Namaz na hall ni sathe ek decorated mihrab che jema Fatemi designs incraved che.

3. Inscriptions and Decorations: Jamea Al Juyushu ma Arabic Inscriptions, Kufi Khatt ma kara huva che. Aa Masjid ma Geometric Patterns and Carved Stone Design bhi mojud che.

4. Courtyard and Access Points: Aa Masjid na bhar Small Courtyard che je Strategically Entrance par place kidu che jena sabab si Siphaiyo ane Ibadat karva vaste aavnar ne koi taklef naa thai.

Inscription at the summit of dome

Some in Deep Features:

Mihrab ma pehla Ottoman empire ni daur ni painting hati, lekin jivare Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin R.a ye aa masjid nu restoration kaam shuru farmayu ye vaqt aa mihrab ne Fatemi Style and Elegance aapva ma aavi. Mihrab na upar ek Inscripted Bund che ane dome na upar ek nahnu si ek Medallion che je Quranic ayat si decorated che.

Aa Masjid nu Minaraa ek khaas Misaal na che. Ehna design ma Great Mosque of Kairouan si inspiration leva ma aavi che. Aa Minara Misr nu pehlu Multi-Tiered Minara che, jena niche ek mohtu rectangular section che, Upar na hissa ma square section che ane sabsi upar ek semi dome che je mihrab ni misal che. Ehna first portion par Muqarnas che je Misr ni sabsi purani misaal che.

Exterior of the mosque, with the minaret rising on the right

Restoration by Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA

Exterior of the mosque before restoration

• Aa Masjid nu restoration nu kaam Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin r.a ane Syedna Muffadal Saifuddin Tus na leadership ma shuru thyu. Aapna Misr na bija Fatemi restoration na kaamo ma si ek che.

• Aa Masjid nu restoration nu kaam 16 Jumādā al-Ukhra 1414 AH / 30 November 1993 CE ye shuru thayu.

• Restoration na kaam nu aim khali structure ne preserve krvu nohtu balqe ehne ehni original buniyad par vapas qaim karvu thu, taaqe waha vapas Fatemi Imams na zaman ni misal ibadat thai sake.

Key Aspects of the Restoration

Interior of the mosque after restoration

• Structural repair & reinforcement: Much of the mosque had deteriorated. The restoration addressed damage, decay, and missing elements. Masjid na ghana hissa ni halat ekdum khrb hati. Restoration na kaam ma je repairing, Decay ane Missing Elements ne vapas lagavanu thu.

• Elimination of later (Ottoman) additions: Aa masjid ma Ottoman na era ma thoda changes krva ma aaya hata, ehne restoration na vaqt remove kri ne ehni Fatemi original state ma lava ma aayu.

• Renewal of decoration & inscriptions: Fatemi inscriptions, Stuccos or Ornate je baqi hata ehne vapas restore krva ma aaya ane je cheezo missing hati ehne vapas lagava ma aavi.

• Functionality- revival (“iḥyāʾ”): Restoration nu kaam khali stonework nohtu balqe aa masjid ne Ihya karvanu che. Aa masjid na restoration na vajah si Fatemi yaade Ihiya thai.

Significance

• The restoration kaam ne duniya bhar na ghana ulama ye taarif kidi. Aa kaam na vajah si Fatemi Heritage ane  Islamic architectural ni history baqi che.

• Aa masjid na restoration si Community ane Fatemi monuments na rishta haji zyda mazbut thaya.

Interesting Facts About Jamea al-Juyushi

1. Built by the Commander of Armies:
   Jamea al-Juyushi was built by Amir al-Juyush Badr al-Jamali, the powerful general of Imam al-Mustansir Billah (AS), as a mark of loyalty and faith.

2. One of the Highest Fatemi Mosques in Cairo:
   The mosque stands on the Muqattam Hills, overlooking Cairo — symbolizing the spiritual elevation of the Fatemi Dawat.

3. Earliest Example of Muqarnas in Egypt:
   The cornice decoration of the minaret features Egypt’s first surviving muqarnas (stalactite carving), a hallmark of Fatemi architectural mastery.

4. Unique Multi-tiered Minaret:
   Jamea al-Juyushi is the first mosque in Egypt to have a multi-tier minaret — a design later replicated in many Islamic monuments.

5. Stucco Art and Kufic Inscriptions:
   The mihrab and dome interior are adorned with Fatemi Kufic calligraphy and floral stucco work, showing the refinement of 11th-century artisans.

6. Lost and Reborn:
   By the 20th century, the mosque had nearly collapsed — until Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA ordered its restoration in 1993, reviving its Fatemi soul.

7. Modern Restoration by Dawoodi Bohras:
   The restoration work by Dawoodi Bohra artisans preserved every detail — from stucco carvings to dome proportions — under Al-Jamea-tus-Saifiyah’s architectural research.

8. Linked to Jamea al-Anwar Restoration:
   The successful reconstruction of Jamea al-Anwar inspired Syedna Burhanuddin RA to restore Jamea al-Juyushi, continuing the legacy of reviving Fatemi monuments.

9. A Place of Ziyarat and Ilm:
   Today, Dawoodi Bohras visiting Cairo often perform namaz and ziyarat here, remembering the devotion of Imam al-Mustansir and Badr al-Jamali.

10. A Symbol of Preservation under Huzurala TUS:
    Under Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS, Jamea al-Juyushi continues to be maintained and honored as part of the Fatemi heritage mission of Dawat.

Timeline of Jamea al-Juyushi (The Mosque of the Armies Commander)

• 478 AH / 1085 CE – Construction of Jamea al-Juyushi by Badr al-Jamali, the Fatemi “Amir al-Juyush” (Commander of the Armies) under Imam al-Mustansir Billah (AS).

• 12th–19th Century CE – The mosque faced periods of neglect and alterations during Ayyubid, Mamluk, and Ottoman eras.

• 18th Century CE – Ottoman-era painted decorations were added to the mihrab and dome.

• 20th Century CE (Pre-1990s) – The structure suffered severe deterioration; many features were damaged or lost.

• 16 Jumada al-Ukhra 1414 AH / 30 November 1993 CE – Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin RA initiated the restoration of Jamea al-Juyushi, reviving its Fatemi heritage.

• 1993–1995 CE – Restoration completed under the guidance of Al-Jamea-tus-Saifiyah and Dawoodi Bohra experts, reinstating its architectural and spiritual glory.

• Post-Restoration (1995 CE onwards) – The mosque reopened for namaz, ziyarat, and Fatemi heritage visits, serving as a living testament to Dawoodi Bohra devotion and preservation of Fatemi legacy.

• Present Day (Under Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS) – The mosque stands as a symbol of faith, heritage, and restoration excellence, continuing to inspire visitors and scholars in Cairo and beyond.

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