It encompasses both secular and religious styles from the early history of islam to the present day. The author focuses upon french colonial and postcolonial influences on muslim women living in the maghreb northern africa region. Four imperial cities fez, marrakech, meknes and rabat hold a magnificent collection of islamic art an. Comedian bassem youssef as a voice for oppressed egyptians kelly opdycke abstract after being inspired by both the daily show and the 2011 egyptian revolution, egyptian surgeon bassem youssef created egypts only satirical news show. The first ali bin yusuf madrasa, completely destroyed when the current madrasa was constructed, was planned according to the marinid madrasa typology. Aeral photograph of the north area of the marrakech medina 1917 and detail of the ben yusuf religious complex 1917. Moroccan architecture tour self guided, marrakech, morocco. This dynasty, known for its perpetuation of the arts and literature, ruled from 1196 to 1465 ad. I propose a mathematical description of the mosaics of this beautiful medieval university in darija language. Morocco is a country overflowing with culture and life, a place to spend time exploring a medina or souk and relaxing in a local cafe with a cup of mint tea watching the world go by. Marrakesh project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. Marrakech top religious sites self guided, marrakech. Islamic architecture comprises the architectural styles of buildings associated with islam.
Medersa ben youssef in marrakesh ben youssef madrasa. Class 1 to class 8 is named same as the general education board. It was founded during the fourteenth century and reconstructed in 1565, commissioned by abdallah alghalib. Moroccan ornamental quasiperiodic patterns constructed by. Discount prices on books by michael youssef, including titles like the third jihad. Sirf 5 minutes ka madrasa hindi islamic books online.
Ben youssef madrasa this school was once the largest in morocco and has stood since the 14th century. Bassem raafat muhammad youssef is an egyptian comedian, writer, producer, physician, media critic, and television host. Visitors can explore more than 100 tiny rooms and take in the richly decorated prayer halls. It closed down in the 1960s but opened again in 1982 as a public sight and even if it doesnt look like much to the world from the outside, the inside will. The ben youssef madrasa was originally founded during the marinid islamic dynasty. Moosa charts the history and the context of the contemporary madrasa, from its formative years through to the creation of the nizami curriculum. Holiday attractions in morocco ben youssef madrasa and.
As the book deals with the history of madrasas through ages it discusses the burning issues like fundamentalism, terrorism, syllabus and curricula of madras, the author being a madras product himself was duly able to present the reality. Youssef 2001a she adduced unhealthy work environment as a reason for this decision, without further details. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive collection ever assembled. Reflect on the ways in which the cultural history and legacy of alandalus enriches the human experience. Bab agnaou, badi palace, ben youssef madrasa, koubba baadiyn, koutoubia mosque, saadian tombs and tin mal mosque daytrip fez. If you walk too quickly through the busy streets of the marrakesh medina, you may just miss out on one of its biggest treasures. Presumably, her resignation was due to her having worked under ben ali regime. Michael youssef books list of books by michael youssef. Youssefs show, al bernameg, provides a unique perspective within the countrys. Alike the general education board, the madrasah education board has been classified in different classes. Comedy shouldnt take courage, but it made an exception for bassem. See more ideas about ibn battuta, tangier morocco and morocco. It was an islamic college in marrakesh, morocco, named after the almoravid sultan ali ibn yusuf reigned 11061142, who expanded the city and its influence considerably.
Ali ben youssef madrasa is an old koranic school, built in the 14th century. Ben youssef mosque is arguably the oldest mosque in the city, and it is one with a rather fascinating history. The highlight of the madrasa is its magnificent interior patio. Apr 12, 2012 all classes madrasah pdf textbooks free download posted on april 12, 2012 by shah jamal madrasah education board bangladesh is also known as madrasah education board. According to tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience medersa ben youssef. This file is licensed under the creative commons attributionshare alike 3. She is the author of books, papers, articles and interviews in newspapers, and has animated several television and radio programs. The ben youssef madrasa was an islamic college in marrakesh, morocco, named after the almoravid sultan ali ibn yusuf reigned 11061142. Guide to fez, marrakech, meknes and rabat 2019 travel guide ebook. Once the largest quranic school in north africa, the facade of the stunning medersa ben youssef ben youssef madrasa blends too easily with the dusty houses and buildings of the medina. Ben youssef madrasa most important islamic school of marrakech. The author opines that there is no generic muslim woman. See all 49 medersa ben youssef tours on tripadvisor. Pdf moroccan ornamental quasiperiodic patterns constructed.
The ben youssef madrasa is the largest islamic college in morocco and is also the most important. The gentleman wayfarer modern gentleman travel blog. Its strength and weakness is a brilliant work done on the subject. Early islamic architecture was influenced by roman, byzantine, persian, mesopotamian architecture and all other lands which the early muslim conquests. But dont be mistaken by its plain wooden doorway and bare outer walls. With more than 100 highresolution images, a new video and detailed tour itinerary, this is the definitive guide to moroccos imperial cities. You who enter my door, may your highest hopes be exceeded reads the inscription over the entryway, and after almost. Moosa remains colourful about his experiences as a student, wanting to remain a friendly critic of the madrasa and like many of us, recognises that the madrasa offers enormous value. Like other marinid madrasas, the original ali bin yusuf madrasa consisted of a ring of student cells opening directly onto a corridor that bounded the perimeter of a rectangular central courtyard.
If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Eventually, under the saadian dynasty, the basin was moved to the ben youssef madrasa, and then, after the college was restored, donated to the museum. Aug 23, 2016 online islamic bookstore india offers islamic books for adults and children according to quran and sunnah, holy quran, quran stories, muslim, history, hadith, prophet muhammad, dictionary, women, ramadan, gifts we are also a printer, publisher, distributor, exporter. We recommend booking medersa ben youssef tours ahead of time to secure your spot. The ben youssef madrasa is the largest medrasa in morocco. Islamic decoration, which tends to avoid using figurative images, makes frequent use of geometric patterns which have developed over the centuries the geometric designs in islamic art are often built on combinations of repeated squares and circles, which may be overlapped and interlaced, as can arabesques with which they are often combined, to form intricate and complex patterns, including. Drawing plan of the medina city fabric, with ben yusuf mosque at the far left. Jon stewart the jon stewart of the arabic worldthe creator of the program, the most popular television show in egypts historychronicles his transformation from heart surgeon to political satirist, and offers crucial insight into the arab spring, the egyptian revolution, and the.
Cultivate critical appreciation for the diverse artistic and cultural forms that are found in. It housed up to 900 students at its peak, and it was one of the largest theological schools in north africa. Founded in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 16th, during the saadian dynasty, the madrasa was part of the complex of the nearby almoravid mosque which was founded by ali ben youssef during his reign between 110642, to which it was once attached. Ben youssef madrasa most important islamic school of. Ali ben youssef medersa marrakesh, morocco attractions. Oct 16, 2012 ibn battuta the great traveler and explorer born in tangier morocco 4689. It has over rooms and has housed over 900 students.
See more ideas about flooring, bathroom inspiration and beautiful bathrooms. The almoravid koubba in marrakech is located next to the city museum and the ben youssef madrasa, all of which you can visit with historical monuments in mequinez bab al mansour. Ben youssef mosque a brief history roof and minaret of mosque of ben youssef, view from neighbouring roof. Currently closed for restoration thats scheduled to finish in spring 2020, this quranic learning centre was once the largest in north africa and remains among the most splendid. Jewish quarter and ben youssef madrasa while reflecting on cultural similarities and differences. The madrasa is named after the almoravid sultan ali ibn yusuf reigned 11061142 ad. Initially, he put it in the mosque, even though it carried images of an eagle and griffons carved upon which is contrary to the islamic law prohibiting decorations depicting living creatures. Alattarine madrasa, alsahrij madrasa, andalous mosque, bou inania madrasa, cherratine madrasa, kairaouine mosque and nejjarine fondouk casablanca.