Abulfazlil Abbas Mosque

Abulfazlil Abbas Mosque or Goychay City Central Mosque — an Islamic religious monument located in the center of Goychay city. The mosque was built in 1902 in the Shirvan-Absheron architectural school style. The architect of the religious monument is Zivar bey Ahmadbeyov.

History

Abulfazlil Abbas Mosque is in the center of Goychay city. Its construction date belongs to 1902. The project of the mosque was provided by civil engineer Zivar bey Ahmadbeyov. The project was brought from Najaf city in Iraq. Previously, a small mud-built mosque existed at the site. However, that mosque was destroyed in 1896.

In 1996, a two‑storey building was constructed on the right side of the mosque. All facilities for worship are available in the mosque.

In 1921, an order was given to close the mosque. Afterwards it was used as a warehouse. In 1930 the mosque was reopened. In 1944 official permission was granted for the mosque’s activity.

Famous scholars

At Abulfazlil Abbas Mosque scholars such as Akhund Haji, Qazi Haji Khanmammad, Molla Shireli, Kerbalayi Aghaselim, Kerbalayi Agha Nuh, Mirfazilağa, Molla Bulbul, Akhund Haji Mirgazanfär aga have taught.

Design

The courtyard area of the mosque is 500 square meters, the interior area is 360 square meters, and its height is 7 meters. The dome of the mosque is round in shape, with a height of 2 meters. The top of the dome is made of iron sheet. The pulpit is wooden and has nine arches. The mihrab is within the wall, with a height of 2 meters. The interior walls of the mosque are plastered with cement mortar and painted in light green. Arabic Quranic verses are written on the walls. The roof is covered with iron sheet. The façade walls of the mosque are built with baked bricks. The walls bear the words "Allah, Muhammad, Ali, Fatima, Hasan, Husayn".