Şakirin Mosque

While there have been debates about whether it is the most modern mosque in Turkey, some architectural critics agree with this assessment as well as those who disagree.[2] It was built by the Şakirin family. The building, whose architectural project design was done by Hüsrev Tayla, was presented as "the first mosque designed by a woman" because its interior decoration was done by architect Zeynep Fadıllıoğlu.[3] However, the architect of this mosque is Hüsrev Tayla; Zeynep Fadıllıoğlu carried out the interior architectural design of the mosque. The name of the mosque comes from the Arabic word meaning "grateful". Surrounded by glass on three sides, the mosque is built on a 3,000 square meter ground, has a total construction area of 10,000 square meters, and a capacity of 500 people. It has two minarets, each 35 meters high. It is thought that it will gain the function of being the protocol mosque on the Anatolian side of Istanbul.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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