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Who founded the mosque of al-Sālih Talā’i‘ ibn Ruzayk?

  • Ayyubid sultan ‘Izz al-Din Aybak
  • imam al-Husayn
  • Fatimid caliph alFa’iz
  • Abu-lĠārāt Tala’i‘ ibn Ruzayk (correct)

When was the mosque of al-Sālih Talā’i‘ ibn Ruzayk founded?

  • 565AH/1170AD
  • 550AH/1155AD
  • 560AH/1165AD
  • 555AH/1160AD (correct)

What is unique about the mosque of al-Sālih Talā’i‘ ibn Ruzayk?

  • It is the largest mosque in Egypt
  • It is the oldest mosque in Egypt
  • It is the only mosque in Egypt with a water wheel
  • It is the last dated Fatimid mosque in Egypt (correct)

Which ruler commissioned the construction of the mosque of al-Sālih Talā’i‘ ibn Ruzayk?

<p>Al-Fa’iz (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose did the cistern in the mosque of al-Sālih Talā’i‘ ibn Ruzayk serve?

<p>To provide water for the mosque (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the architecture of the mosque of al-Sālih Talā’i‘ ibn Ruzayk?

<p>It is suspended in mid-air (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which dynasty was the mosque of al-Sālih Talā’i‘ ibn Ruzayk built?

<p>Fatimid dynasty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the construction of the mosque of al-Sālih Talā’i‘ ibn Ruzayk?

<p>To house the holy head of imam al-Husayn (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the mosque of al-Sālih Talā’i‘ ibn Ruzayk last used for Friday sermons?

<p>During the Ayyubid dynasty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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