History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Sadreddin Konevi Mosque and Tomb was built for the great Islamic mystic and philosopher Sheikh Sadreddin Konevi (1205-1274) after his death. Konevi, the stepson and most distinguished student of Şeyhü'l-Ekber Muhyiddin İbnü'l-Arabi, as well as an old friend of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, requested that Mevlana perform the funeral prayer upon his will, and that a tomb with a lattice open to the sky be built over his grave, not a closed dome. His open tomb with wooden lattices, sitting on marble columns, is a rare and fascinating symbol of humility embracing the sky in Turkish tomb architecture. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The building is located within the borders of Meram, a well-established district of Konya, at an altitude of approximately 1,025 meters above sea level. The mosque courtyard, surrounded by centuries-old mulberry, acacia and linden trees, is an oasis of peace and tranquility, away from the intense noise of the city. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Worship and spiritual visit are completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open uninterruptedly, 7 days a week, from morning prayer until after night prayer (approximately between 05:00 - 22:30).•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: The entrance to the mosque and the courtyard is level and can be easily entered by wheelchair and stroller. Attention should be paid to the rule of veiled clothing in accordance with the etiquette of worship.•Facilities and Facilities:There are ablution facilities, men's and women's toilets, courtyard rest benches and historical information boards in the mosque outbuildings. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Şeyh Sadreddin Mahallesi, Turgutoğlu Sokak, No:13, 42040 Meram/Konya.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is only 1.2 km from Konya city center (Alaeddin Hill). It can be reached from Feritpaşa and Anıt square in 3-4 minutes by all vehicles via the asphalt street.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): All municipal buses and minibuses departing from around Alaeddin Hill in the direction of Meram pass right in front of the Konevi Mosque stop.•Parking Availability:Free parking is available on the streets around the mosque and in the adjacent parking lot. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: One should pray in awe at the open tomb of His Holiness Konevi, and contemplate the humility and love of knowledge in his will. One should not speak loudly at the grave.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Wood-carved Seljuk lattice windows and marble column capitals can be photographed in a respectful manner; The congregation praying should not be included in the frame.•Important Commemoration Days:During the Şeb-i Arus week and Konevi commemoration symposiums, international scholars and Sufism researchers visit the complex.•Local Spiritual Tradition:After Thursday afternoon and Friday prayers, Konya style tahini pita, Turkish delight and sherbet are served to the congregation in the courtyard.