Gulluk Mosque
| Gulluk Mosque | |
|---|---|
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 The mosque in 2024 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status |
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| Status | Active (need repairs) |
| Location | |
| Location | Gulluk, Qakh district |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
  Location of the mosque in Azerbaijan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°29′56″N 46°46′01″E / 41.49889°N 46.76694°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Completed | 1727 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 21.3 m (70 ft) |
| Width | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Height (max) | 5.4 m (18 ft) (interior) |
The Gulluk Mosque (Azerbaijani: Güllük kənd məscidi; Arabic: مسجد جلك) also known as the Gulluk Juma Mosque, is a mosque and historical architectural monument, located in the village of Gulluk in the Qakh district of Azerbaijan. Built in 1727, the mosque was included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of local significance by the decision No. 132 of the Cabinet of Azerbaijan on August 2, 2001.
About
[edit]The Gulluk Mosque was built in 1727 in the village of Gulluk in Azerbaijan's Qakh district with the support of the local population.[1] An inscription on the mosque's façade provides information about its construction date, stating that it was built in AH 1139 (1726/1727) by Al-Jiniqi.[1]
The mosque has been damaged and restored multiple times. In the 19th century the mosque was restored by master builder Mohammad Eldaroglu from Ilisu. Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev provided financial support for the purchase of the mosque's roofing material.[1]
In the mosque's courtyard, there are several graves and a tomb. The Akhund Baba tomb is located in the direction of the qibla.[2][3] The tomb is open-topped and consists of a square grave. The gravestone is made from river stones.[3] Abbas Efendi, who was active in the region and passed away in 1704, is also buried here.[3][4]
After the Soviet occupation in Azerbaijan, an official campaign against religion began in 1928.[5] In December of that year, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Azerbaijan transferred many mosques, churches, and synagogues to clubs for educational purposes.[6] While there were 3,000 mosques in Azerbaijan in 1917, this number had decreased to 1,700 in 1927, 1,369 in 1928, and only 17 by 1933.[6][7] During this period, the Gulluk Mosque was also closed for worship and used as a storage facility.[1]
After Azerbaijan regained its independence, the mosque was returned to the faithful in 1992.[8] The mosque was included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of local significance by the decision No. 132 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan on August 2, 2001.[9]
Following several earthquakes in the northwestern region of Azerbaijan, in 2020 it was reported that the mosque building fell into a state of disrepair.[10]
Architecture
[edit]In the construction of the mosque, lime mortar, river stones, and bricks were used.[2] The building is 21.3 m (70 ft) long, 18 m (59 ft) wide, and 5.4 m (18 ft) high. It has 12 windows, a door, a mihrab, and 8 brick columns. The mosque does not have a minaret. On its porch, there are two columns, and beside them, there are four two-story rooms.[1] The mosque's floor and ceiling are made of wood.[8] The structure is rectangular in shape. The mihrab is simple and stands 4 m (13 ft) high. It also has a three-step wooden minbar.[8]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Məmmədli, Akif; Sultanov, Ələddin (2021). Qax rayonu Güllük kəndinin tarixi abidələri (in Azerbaijani). Bakı: Din Araşdırmaları jurnalı. p. 202. Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Məmmədli, Akif (2013). Azərbaycanın Şimal-Qərb bölgəsinin tarixi abidələri (in Azerbaijani). Bakı: Turxan NPB. p. 161. Archived from the original on September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c Nemət, Məşədixanım (2010). Azərbaycanda pirlər (in Azerbaijani). Bakı: Elm və təhsil nəşriyyatı. p. 126.
- ^ Məmmədli, Akif; Sultanov, Ələddin (2021). Qax rayonu Güllük kəndinin tarixi abidələri (in Azerbaijani). Bakı: Din Araşdırmaları jurnalı. p. 203.
- ^ Yunusov, Arif (2004). Azərbaycanda İslam (PDF) (in Azerbaijani). Bakı: Zaman. p. 140. ISBN 9952-8052-2-5. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ a b Yunusov, Arif (2004). Azərbaycanda İslam (PDF) (in Azerbaijani). Bakı: Zaman. p. 141. ISBN 9952-8052-2-5. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Ələsgərova, Nəsrin (January 15, 2005). "Ислам в Азербайджане: история и современность | Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Tbilisi - South Caucasus Region". ge.boell.org (in Russian). Archived from the original on September 13, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Azərbaycan Respublikası Məscidlərinin Ensiklopediyası (PDF) (in Azerbaijani). Bakı: Beynəlxalq Əlhuda. 2001. p. 106. ISBN 964-8121-59-1. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 23, 2021.
- ^ "Azərbaycan Respublikası Nazirlər Kabinetinin 2001-ci il 2 avqust Tarixli 132 nömrəli qərarı ilə təsdiq edilmişdir" (PDF) (in Azerbaijani). mct.gov.az. August 2, 2001. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 7, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Şahidov, Əhməd (January 25, 2020). ""Güllük kənd məscidinin ciddi təmirə ehtiyacı var" – Əhməd Şahidov kənd məscidini ziyarət edib". Ahmet Şahidov (in Turkish). Archived from the original on September 24, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
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