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Lesson No. 7
Sultan Ahmad Masjid
1) Why
Sultan Ahmad Masjid is also known as Blue Masjid?
Ans Sultan Ahmad Masjid is also known as Blue
Masjid because its interior is embellished by blue tiles.
2) Who
was appointed as the architect of the Masjid?
Ans: Sedefhar Mehmat Aga was appointed as the
architect of Sultan Ahmad Masjid.
3) Why
was a heavy iron chain hung at the entrance of the court?
Ans: Heavy iron chain hung at the entrance for
Sultan to lower his head showing humility before Allah.
4) How
does the interior of the Masjid look?
Ans: The interior of the Masjid looks beautiful
because of beautiful designs and decorarions.
5) Why do
you think Madrassah and a hospice wa a part of the Masjid?
Ans: It was a custom of those times that Madrassah
and a hospice was a part of Masjid.
6) Who
constructed Masjid Sophia?
Ans: Masjid Sophia was constructed by Justinian as a church but later on
it was changed into Masjid.