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Al Aqmar : A Living Testimony to the Fatemiyeen (Hardcover)

by Ja'far us Sadiq (Author)

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...deals with the history of the Masjid, its design, the engravings and inscriptions on its internal and external features. -by Dr Ayman Fu'ad Sayyid

About the Author
Ja'far us Sadiq bin Amir Mufaddal Saifuddin is the grandson of the 52nd Dai al Fatemi Dr. Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin (TUS). He is a graduate of Arabic literature from Cairo University and completed his Masters (al Faqih al Jayyid) at Al Jamea tus Saifiyah in Surat, India. He is also currently studying for a Masters Degree in Arabic Literature at ALESCO, the institute of Arabic Research and Studies, Cairo.

His background, education and experience have allowed him acquire a unique insight and perspective with wich he describes and interprets the features found in al Jame al Aqmar built in 519H/1125AD. The explanations offered in this study combine the masjid's features with its Fatemi philosophy and symbolism and bring its architecture vividly to life.

This book is compiled from a series of studies, translated from the original Arabic text, written during the restoration of al Aqmar.

Product Details

Hardcover: 166 pages
Publisher: Graphico Printing Ltd (November 1, 2000)
ISBN-10: 0953927008
ISBN-13: 978-0953927005
Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.2 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,703,776 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, February 3, 2003

By	Mustafa (Singapore) - See all my reviews

This book is an amazing piece of work. The watercolor paintings, photographs and the depth and insight with which the author has handled the subject is beyond compare.

The Al-Aqmar masjid is like a secret book and the author has revealed the secrets of this building and explained every detail giving reasons. For example the masjid door is at 21 deg to the main street, the author explains its significance. However this book will be appreciated by those who have a love for Fatemid art architecture and literature. For those who love the lanes and by-lanes of Cairo. Other superflous readers may not be able to appreciate its merit.

All in all - its a collector's item. Every cent worth!

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5.0 out of 5 stars marvellous, November 8, 2002

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Im a student of art my subject of interest is Islamic art in general and perticularly the art and architecture developed during the glorious Fatemi era in Egypyt. I found this book very informative.It elucidates some unique aspects of Fatemi arts which have remained covered till now.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece., May 6, 2001

By	Mufaddal (Cairo, Egypt.) - See all my reviews

A book which reveals the unnoticeable features and realities hidden within this Fatimid building. A book which will make you fall in love with Fatimid art and architecture.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely well written
This book is a fantastic piece of work by a Fatemi scholar. It fully explores all the physical aspects of Al Aqmar and links it to the rich Fatemi Ilm (Knowledge) of the Fatemi... Read more

Published on September 11, 2003 by Hozefa Aziz S.W.

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
the best spiritual and physical discription of the subject, simply amazing

Published on August 23, 2002 by murtaza rangwala

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent work
i am a student of islamic art,and this book was very helpfull to me in my studies.excellent designs of alaqmar,photographs of alaqmar are displayed in the book. Read more

Published on April 27, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent work
This book is one of the best books written by a scholar on fatimid art,architecture and philosophy.

Published on March 7, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars a *must* for any student of Fatimi architecture
This book is an impressive resource, a reference-quality text which anyone interested in Fatimi architecture, either on an amateur or professional level, would be wise to acquire... Read more

Published on January 16, 2001 by aziz

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Work
I have read this book and gone through it many times.And also i have seen al-Aqmar......the mosque in cairo which this book is all about it is a master piece and justifies the... Read more

Published on December 30, 2000 by aqt52

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