Abu al-'Ila Mosque
Sultan Abu al-'Ila Mosque (Arabic: السلطان أبو العلا) is one of the most famous mosques in Islamic Cairo in Egypt. The mosque now base on 23 pure white marble columns. The platform is a masterpiece made of Indian teak. The roof is plated in gold leaf with amazing tiny trappings. Inside walls and dome are decorated with Islamic colored inscriptions. The dome at outside like all Mamluks's age is made of stone.
| Sultan Abu al-'Ila Mosque | |
|---|---|
السلطان أبو العلا | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni |
| Location | |
| Location |  |
  Shown within Egypt | |
| Geographic coordinates | 30°02′22″N 31°13′47″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Mamluk |
Born in Mecca in the late 8th-century CE, Sultan Abu al-'Ila moved to Egypt to be near Ahl al-Bayt.
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