History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The historical İplikçi Mosque (Ebülfazl Abdülcebbar Mosque) was built in 1201 (Hijri 598) by Şemseddin Altunaba, one of the viziers of the Anatolian Seljuk State, and is one of the oldest and most magnificent Seljuk mosques in Konya. Mosque, Hz. It is an ancient center of science where Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's father, Bahaeddin Veled, and Mevlana himself taught for a period. The most famous architectural secret of the mosque is its extraordinary acoustics, found in the vaults in front of the mihrab; Words whispered in the lowest voice from one corner can be heard crystal clear from the other corner of the vault. It takes its name from the fact that it is located in the yarn market. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located in the center of Konya, on the historical axis between Mevlana Street and Alaeddin Hill, at an altitude of approximately 1,020 meters above sea level. Thick walls of cut stone and brickwork provide the building with an internal microclimate that is cool in summer and warm in winter. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Worship and visit are completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open for visits and worship 7 days a week, from morning adhan to night prayer (between 05:00 - 22:30).•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: There is a disabled ramp at the entrance of the mosque. You must wear socks when entering the place of worship, and you must pay attention to the dress code.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a historical fountain, ablution room, men's and women's WCs and courtyard benches. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Sahibata Mahallesi, Mevlana Caddesi, No:1, 42040 Meram/Konya.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It is on the most central pedestrian and tram street of the city, 300 meters from Alaeddin Hill and 500 meters from Mevlana Tomb.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): When you take the Konya tram line and get off at the "Alaeddin" or "Hükümet" stop, the mosque is just a 1-minute walk away.•Parking Availability:Underground car parks on Mevlana Street and Bedesten multi-storey car park can be used. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: Hz. It is recommended to perform the two-rakat tahiyyetu'l-masjid prayer and pray in the spiritual climate of this historical platform where Mevlana taught his students.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Seljuk brickwork vaults and plain marble mihrab can be photographed with dignity outside of prayer times.•Important Commemoration Days:During the Şeb-i Arus commemoration week and the months of Ramadan, there is a great spiritual intensity with historical remembrance and tarawih prayers.•Local Spiritual Tradition:The tradesmen of the historical covered bazaar have been continuing the tradition of performing the morning prayer in the mosque and praying for abundance before opening their shops in the morning for centuries.