Al-Salam Mosque, Syria

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Al-Salam Mosque
Religion
Affiliation Islam
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Mosque
StatusActive
Location
LocationQarabis, Homs
Country Syria
AdministrationKarabyss Muslim Community
Architecture
Architect(s) Shawki Tawakkol
Type Islamic architecture
Style Mamluk
Completed1980
Specifications
Dome(s)1
Minaret(s)1

The Al-Salam Mosque (Arabic pronunciation: Masjid al-Salam), also known as the Dar al-Salam Mosque, is a mosque located in the Qarabis neighborhood of Homs, Syria. It was designed by Shawki Tawokkol and construction was completed in 1980, partially with the support of local volunteers. The Karabyss Muslim Community administers the mosque. [1]

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Overview

The al-Salam Mosque consists of a square layout and a rectangular courtyard surrounded by an arcade precedes the mosque's entrance, which is faces Khalaf al-Ahmar Street. Adjacent to the mosque is its three-story minaret. The minaret consists of alternating black-and-white stone in the Mamluk ablaq style. [1]

The mosque was reportedly damaged in the fighting during the ongoing Syrian civil war. [2] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Masjid al-Salam". ArchNet.org. n.d. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  2. "11 killed as troops clash in Homs ahead of pullout". Gulf News. Associated Press. April 5, 2012.
  3. "Russia: Heavily armed foes would not beat Syria army". LBC International. April 4, 2012.