Arab-plan mosques were constructed mostly under the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties ; subsequently, however, the simplicity of the Arab plan limited the opportunities for further development, the mosques consequently losing popularity.

The first minaret was constructed in 665 in Basra during the reign of the Umayyad caliph Muawiyah I. Muawiyah encouraged the construction of minarets, as they were supposed to bring mosques on par with Christian churches with their bell towers.

Since the invasion, hundreds of schools and mosques have been constructed, millions of dollars in aid have been distributed, and the occurrence of violence has been greatly reduced.

There were several later mosques constructed in Faizabad district in which pilgrim city of Ayodhya falls.

It seems to have been almost entirely constructed of the remains of the Byzantine era Nicaea, the walls of the ruined mosques and baths being full of the fragments of ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine temples and churches.

During the caliphate of Uthman as many as five thousand new mosques were constructed.

Although there were several older mosques in the surrounding district, including the Hazrat Bal Mosque constructed by the Shariqi kings, the Babri Mosque became the largest, due to the importance of the disputed site.

The rulers of the Sultanate of Delhi and its successors, the Mugal Empire, were great patrons of art and architecture and constructed many fine tombs, mosques and madrasas.

Grand mosques, palaces and fortified walls were constructed in both Tyumen and Sibir.

Nur ad-Din also constructed universities and mosques in all the cities he controlled.

Arab-plan mosques were constructed mostly under the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties ; subsequently, however, the simplicity of the Arab plan limited the opportunities for further development, and as a result, these mosques gradually fell out of popularity.

Moving beyond the re-use of the Roman baths in their new lands, new bath were constructed as annex buildings of mosques, the complexes of which were community center as well as houses of worship.

It was during this period that Baroque-style mosques were starting to be constructed.

Askia opened religious schools, constructed mosques, and opened up his court to scholars and poets from throughout the Muslim world.

The city quickly grew into one of the more important settlements in the region, as authorities constructed mosques, marketplaces, and various infrastructure.

Although there were several older mosques in the city of Ayodhya, an area with a substantial Muslim population, including the Hazrat Bal Mosque constructed by the Shariqi kings, the Babri Mosque became the largest, because of the importance of the disputed site.

Like other bazaars in Middle East, there are several mosques constructed behind the bazaar, the most notable of them being Jome ' Mosque.

Most mosques are whitewashed buildings constructed of coral stone with corrugated iron or thatched roofs.

Mosques in Baltistan are mainly built in the Tibetan style, though several mosques constructed have wood-finish and decorations of Persian origin which can also be seen in Ladakh and Kargil.

He refounded Agra in 1504 and constructed mosques.

He constructed two mosques ( in Giza and on al-Muqattam ) and a hospital.

Apart from the numerous kyangs and mosques, there is a temple dedicated to Kali, the most revered goddess of Hindus is Bangladesh, as well as a centre maintained by ISKON.

The Umayyad Mosque is one of the few early mosques in the world to have maintained the same general structure and architectural features since its initial construction in the early 8th-century and its Umayyad character has not been significantly altered.

) The mosques that were built after the conquest of Constantinople ( Istanbul ) by the Ottoman Turks in 1453, and influenced by the design of the 6th century Byzantine basilica of Hagia Sophia, had increasingly elevated and large central domes, which create a vertical emphasis that is intended to be more overwhelming ; in order to convey the divine power of Allah, the majesty of the Ottoman Sultan, and the governmental authority of the Ottoman State.

In AD 1300, a massive earthquake loosened many of the outer casing stones, which were then carted away by Bahri Sultan An-Nasir Nasir-ad-Din al-Hasan in 1356 to build mosques and fortresses in nearby Cairo.

The Ottoman period that followed was characterized by a change in the landscape through a gradual modification of the settlements with the introduction of bazaars, military garrisons and mosques in many Albanian regions.

Despite complaints, even by APL members, all churches, mosques, monasteries, and other religious institutions had been closed or converted into warehouses, gymnasiums, and workshops by year's end.

it sought Islamic revival through preaching and also by providing basic community services including schools, mosques, and workshops.

In 1876, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, was born in the city, which by now had become a bustling city with mosques, temples, courthouses, paved streets and a magnificent harbour.

He sponsored the construction of numerous mosques and made a pilgrimage to Mecca, where he arranged for the establishment of a hostel to be used by pilgrims from his empire.

Muslims are served by three mosques within the city limits, the largest of which is the Islamic Society of Greater Kansas City, plus additional mosques in nearby towns.

Egypt became occupied by Muslim Arabs as early as 640, and since then so many mosques have appeared throughout the country that its capital city, Cairo, has acquired the nickname of city of a thousand minarets.

Mosques first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, the likely first being one in Maine built by Albanian immigrants in 1915. as more immigrants continue to arrive in the country, especially from South Asia, the number of American mosques is increasing faster than ever before.

In some instances mosques have been established on the places of Jewish or Christian sanctuaries associated with Biblical personalities who were also recognized by Islam.

An estimated US $ 45 billion has been spent by the Saudi Arabian government financing mosques and Islamic schools in foreign countries.

One of the most notable hypostyle mosques is the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain, the building being supported by over 850 columns.

The Persians had inherited a rich architectural legacy from the earlier Persian dynasties, and they started incorporating elements from earlier Parthian and Sassanid palace-designs into their mosques, influenced by buildings such as the Palace of Ardashir and the Sarvestan Palace.

The four-iwan format, finalized by the Seljuqs, and later inherited by the Safavids, firmly established the courtyard facade of such mosques, with the towering gateways at every side, as more important than the actual buildings themselves, and they typically took the form of a square-shaped, central courtyard with large entrances at each side, giving the impression of being gateways to the spiritual world.

In many mosques, especially the early congregational mosques, the prayer hall has the hypostyle form ( the roof held up by a multitude of columns ).

Jewish synagogues and most Islamic mosques in the U. S. operate under congregational government, with no hierarchies.

Although the Saudi involvement in mosques around the world can be traced back to the 1960s, it was not until later in the 20th century that the government of Saudi Arabia became a large influence in foreign mosques.

Beginning in the 1980s, the Saudi Arabian government began to finance the construction of mosques in countries around the world.

An estimated US $ 45 billion has been spent by the Saudi Arabian government financing mosques and Islamic schools in foreign countries.

The government supports Islam by providing funds for mosque construction throughout the north ; it also exerts influence over the established Muslim hierarchy by retaining the right to appoint and dismiss imams in most northern mosques.

The government favored Muslims over Christians in the north, in part by funding the construction of mosques but not churches.

The government closed most mosques, and religious schools became anti-religious museums.

The government closed most mosques, repressing Islamic cleric and targeting symbols of Islamic identity such as the veil.

In later periods, all temples, even mosques, came to use this character in their name and it was dropped from the names of government ministries.

In addition to this, the government also funds the construction of mosques and suraus.

Provincial councils for Muslim affairs existed in the provinces that had substantial Muslim minorities, and there were other links between the government and the Muslim community, including government financial assistance to Islamic education institutions, assistance with construction of some of the larger mosques, and the funding of pilgrimages by Thai Muslims to Mecca, both Bangkok and Hat Yai being primary gateway cities.

After the Egyptian Revolution of 1952, the government assumed responsibility for appointing officials to mosques and religious schools.

Mullahs who officiate at mosques are normally appointed by the government after consultation with their communities and, although partially financed by the government, mullahs are largely dependent for their livelihood on community contributions including shelter and a portion of the harvest.

In 2011, as part of the ongoing Bahraini uprising, the government demolished three mosques it said had housed weapons and illegal activities.

The Chach Nama records many instances of conversion of stupas to mosques such as at Nerun as well as the incorporation of the religious elite into the ruling administration such as the allocation of 3 % of the government revenue was allocated to the Brahmins.

The buildings of King Fahd Causeway Authority and other government Directorates were erected on the Border Station, as well as two mosques, two Coast Guard towers and two high tower restaurants.

All working mosques, religious schools, and Islamic publications were supervised by four " spiritual directorates " established by Soviet authorities to provide government control.

In 1989, as part of the general relaxation of restrictions on religions, some additional Muslim religious associations were registered, and some of the mosques that had been closed by the government were returned to Muslim communities.

The government controls and subsidizes mosques and pays the salaries of prayer leaders.