Şakirin Mosque

The design of this mosque is beautiful and unique, with a modern architectural touch that creates a calm and pleasant atmosphere. However, the true beauty of mosques lies not in decoration, but in humility, worship, and presence of the heart. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warned about this matter and said: “The Hour will not be established until people compete with one another in building and decorating mosques.” (Narrated by Muslim) And Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “You will surely decorate them just as the Jews and Christians decorated theirs" (Narrated by Abu Dawood, authenticated by Al-Albani) Mosques are honored by prayer, remembrance, and sincerity—not by ornamentation.

The Sakirin mosque is a beautiful religious site located on the Asian side of Istanbul. I visited on a Saturday afternoon and there was a steady flow of visitors coming and going. Very nice environment. Very friendly people.

And I went there I was in amazed why cause of one thing it's 1 of the only mosque in the city that is modern and I said who the heck would make a mosque that is mother the other mass you know are old ain't you why can't you just copy it okay in America when there's a church we don't make it like you know the others you know we make a different but you you gotta make your mosque unique okay it's a mosque it's a place for prayer not the place for you know I don't know I Tom foory

Near the oldest & biggest Cemetery in Istanbul "Karacaahmet" Built by the Semiha Şakir Foundation i Opened on 7/05/2009 Architect was Hüsrev Tayla Area: 10,000 m2 Dome: 1 Minarets: 2 @35 m *The most carbon-neutral mosque in Turkey

A very nice and calming Masjid. Praying in it is very peaceful. The room is clean and fragrant . Alhamdulillah

Beautiful, modern mosque. The cemetery which it overlooks is the largest in Turkey, one of the largest in the world and is very leafy and peaceful and well-maintained. If you have time, enter the cemetery at the bottom and walk up to the mosque. I also highly recommend walking the short distance from this mosque to the nearby Çinili Mosque, which is very old but also very beautiful.

If you like modern design and newer style mosques then this is the mosque for you. I personally do not prefer and prefer the old classic, but it does not matter where to pray, as long as it is sincere. The Sakirin Mosque is known as the first designed by a woman thanks to the significant contribution of the designer Fadillioglu to the work of the architect Husrev Tayla. This achievement follows her contemporary approach to design. The dome is covered with aluminum panels in the shape of fish scales, and the facades are finished with stone and aluminum mesh. The lighting strategy and the water element in the courtyard, the bronze and glass doors and the chandelier were designed by Fadillioglu to enrich the space with art. Likewise, the symbolic mihrab, mimber and calligraphy are new interpretations of ancient Seljuk Turkish traditions. The overall effect is far from the interior design of a typical mosque.

Modern, clean lines and totally fresh design & concept. This mosque is peacefully relaxing and soothing for the prayers. Space is well used and natural light plays a beautiful game within the interior. Sleek & stylish.