The Umayyad Mosque in Damascus The Story of Civilization and Faith

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The Umayyad Mosque in Damascus The Story of Civilization and Faith

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the umad mosque in Damascus the story of civilization and Faith Damascus the ancient city the Beating Heart of civilization and Islamic history in the midst of this ancient world the umayyad mosque Stands Tall an eternal symbol of faith and Architectural Beauty this site was not always mosque it was once Roman Temple dedicated to Jupiter then Byzantine church when Islam came to Damascus the umad khif al-walid IBN ABD al- Malik made the Bold decision to build Grand Mosque worthy of this new city khif al-walid IBN abdal Malik wanted this mosque to be one of Islam's greatest inviting Artisans and Architects from the Byzantine Empire and other parts of the world to contribute to its construction the umad mosque is treasure Trove of Islamic art here Byzantine mosaics blend with Islamic motifs the mosaics depict Heavenly Landscapes adorning the mosque's walls palm trees rivers and clear skies evoking the beauty of Paradise in the center of the mosque Rises magnificent Dome surrounded by three minettes the minet of the Bride the eastern minet and the minet of Jesus deep within the the mosque is sacred Shrine believed to contain the head of prophet John this sacred symbol reflects the blending of stories and faiths in this place the umad mosque has faced difficult times throughout the centuries in 1893 it was devastated by great fire but was restored through the efforts of the entire Community the umad mosque was not just place of worship but also center of Science and culture in Damascus Scholars held sessions here and libraries brimmed with knowledge Sciences like jurist prudence and astronomy flourished here despite centuries and Changing Times the umad mosque remains symbol of hope faith and living history for syrians and visitors to Damascus the umad mosque in Damascus is not just building it is spirit of the past that lives in the present bridge between ages and cultures this Monument will remain an everlasting symbol of resilience and tolerance story told by Stones forever