Over time, the mosque underwent significant expansion and renovations under different dynasties, each leaving its distinct mark on the structure. The Seljuk rulers (1038-1194) added two iwans to the ...

Nestled in the heart of Isfahan, Hasht Behesht Palace stands as one of the most exquisite remnants of the Safavid era. Known ...

“The Taj Mahal references Timurid architecture from Central Asia, it builds on Safavid architectural trends from Iran, as well as craftsmanship from Italy. And it’s part of the history of ...

"He founded what we call the Achaemenid Empire, which is really the empire during which time we have the story of Purim.

(eds) Islam at 250: Studies in Memory of G.H.A. Juynboll ... (2014) “The language of paradise in Safavid Iran: Speech and cosmology in the thought of Āẕar Kayvān and his followers”, in Korangy, A. and ...

The Shah Abbas Mosque, constructed in 1606 on the orders of Safavid ruler Shah Abbas I, was designed by architect Sheikh Bahaddin Muhammad Amili. Also known as the Ganja Friday Mosque, it is located ...

We also have objects that represent different faiths within Islam. What are the highlights of the Al Thani ... Dish (1403–25 CE), a Chinese Ming imperial dish that belonged to Safavid Princess Mahin ...

The course does this by providing students with in-depth knowledge of a rich Islamic tradition that shaped and brought together a wide geographic area - one that is markedly different from what is ...

Fatwa upholds sanctity of mosques, prohibiting their use for profit-driven activities The fatwa emphasizes that mosques are sacred places of worship and should not be used to promote products ...