1. Why is the Sultan Ahmad Masjid also known as The Blue Masjid?
Ans: The Sultan Ahmad Masjid is also known as the Blue Masjid because of the blue tiles that embellish its interior.
2. Who was appointed as the architect of the Masjid?
Ans: The royal architect Sedefher Mehmat Aga was appointed by the Sultan for the construction of the masjid.
3. What was the purpose of hanging a heavy iron chain at the entrance of the court?
Ans: A heavy iron chain was hung at the entrance of the court so that the Sultan had to lower his head every time he entered the court. It was the symbolic to ensure the humility of the rules in the face of God.
4. how does the interior of Masjid look?
Ans: The interior of the Masjid at the lower level is lined with more than 20,000 handed-made ceramic tiles more than 50 different tulip designs.
5. Why do you think the Madrassah and the hospice were part of the masjid?
Ans: At that time, it was accustom to build a masjid which comprised a tomb of the founder, a Madrassah and a hospice. So they were considered the parts of the masjid. Both are used for good purpose. Madrassah is a place to teach Muslims about Islam and Quran while hospice is that place where passengers can stay at time of need.
6. Who constructed Masjid Sophia?
Ans: In the beginning, this building was constructed as a church by the Byzentine emperor. In1453, the Ottoman Truks under Sultan Mehmet II conquered Constantinople. He converted the church into masjid. It was renamed Hagia Sophia Masjid. Its structure was also modified to some extent.
7. Why Sultan Ahmad Masjid also known as Blue Masjid?
Ans: The Sultan Ahmad Masjid is also known as the Blue Masjid because of the blue tiles that embellish its interior.
8. What other building constructed along with the construction of the masjid?
Ans: A tomb of the founder, a Madrassah and a hospice were also constructed along with the Masjid as it was custom at that time.
9. which architectural style does the Blue Masjid Reflect?
Ans: The Blue Masjid reflects the architectural style of the both Ottoman masjid and Byzentine church.
10. The modle of which masjid was kept in view while constructing Blue Masjid?
Ans: Hagia Sophia, a masjid, one of the wonders of the Muslim architecture was kept in view as a model while constructing Blue Masjid.
11. Why was a heavy iron chain hung in the upper part of the court entrance on the western side?
Ans: The chain was put there so that the Sulatn had to lower his head every time entered the court. It was the symbolic gesture to ensure the humility of the ruler in the face of the divine.
12. Which is the most important element in the interior of the masjid?
Ans: The most important element in the interior of the masjd is the mehrab, which is made of finely carved marble.
13. Can every one hear and see the Imam when the masjid is most crowded?
Ans: The masjid is so designed that even when it is most crowded everyone in the masjid can hear and see the Imam.
14. How many minarets the Blue Masjid has and where these situated?
Ans: The Blue Masjid has six minarets. Four minarets stand one each at the four corner of the masjid. The remaining two minarets are situated at the end of the forecourt.
15. Has Sulatn Ahemd Masjid lost its splendor with the passage of time?
Ans: Through much has been lost of Bllue Masjid over the Years, yet it has not lost the love of its visitors.
16. Is the Blue Masjid still by the people?
Ans: The Blue Masjid is still one the most frequently visited monuments of the world.
17. Who was the architect of Blue Masjid?
Ans: They royal architect Sedefhar Mehmat Aga, was appointed by the Sultan for the construction of masjid.
18. Is there any fountain in the masjid?
Ans: In the centre, there is a fountain which is rather small in contrast with the magnitude of the courtyard.
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