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السبت، 16 يناير 2016

مسجد التوبة بدمنهور.. تحفة بناها عمرو بن العاص 21 هجرية





..ثانى مسجد بُنى فى أفريقيا بعد مسجد عمرو بن العاص
فى محافظة البحيرة، وفى بداية الفتح الإسلامى لمصر وقبل فتح الإسكندرية سنة 21 هجريا تم بناء ثانى مسجد فى مصر وأفريقيا بعد جامع عمرو بن العاص، وهو مسجد التوبة بمدينة دمنهور.
يقع وسط المواقع الأثرية هناك والجوامع ذات القيمة التاريخية والثقافية الكبيرة، وهو من اشهر المساجد هناك، وهو تحفة من البناء المعمارى الإسلامى نظرا لوجود عدة زخارف رائعة وأعمدة من أفضل أنواع الرخام فى العالم.
ويقع مسجد التوبة فى مكان استراتيجى ومتميز بمدينة دمنهور، حيث يقع بشارع عرابى وبالقرب من محطة السكة الحديد، وبالقرب من العديد من الأحزاب السياسية، وكان المسجد مقصد المرشحين لانتخابات رئاسة الجمهورية ونواب مجلس الشعب، حيث كانوا يستأجرون مقارهم الانتخابية بجوار المسجد كى تنطلق مسيراتهم وجولاتهم الانتخابية منه بعد أداء الصلاة، وكما يقصده أهالى الموتى لتوديع ذويهم والصلاة عليهم؛ نظراً لقرب الجامع من المقابر وتبركاً بدعوات مئات المصلين الذى يؤدون فيه الفروض يومياً، بالإضافة لحفلات وفعاليات إذاعة القرآن الكريم فى مختلف المناسبات التى تشهدها محافظة البحيرة ومنها عيدها القومى الموافق لذكرى انتصار أهالى البحيرة على جنود حملة فريزر بمدينة رشيد عاصمة وحاضرة شمال البحيرة.
ويكمن سبب تسمية مسجد التوبة بهذا الاسم؛ لكونه مقصد لكل تائب وعائد إلى الله، وكان هذا هو سبب شهرته وذيوع صيته، وللمسجد أيضا دور اجتماعى هام لأهالى المدينة، حيث يوجد به معهد لإعداد الدعاة ودار لتحفيظ القران الكريم وفصول تقوية ويقصده المسلمون من كافة أنحاء دمنهور.
واشتهر المسجد بدوره السياسى البارز، حيث ظل على مدى التاريخ قبلة للمظاهرات والاحتجاجات ضد الطغاة والظالمين، وكان شاهد عيان على جميع الاحتجاجات التى قامت بها القوى السياسية قبل وبعد ثورة الخامس والعشرين من يناير، وكان دوما نقطة انطلاق لجميع حشودهم ومسيراتهم الاحتجاجية ؛ نظرا ً لموقعه الفريد فى قلب المدينة وحجمه الكبير الذى يتسع لآلاف المصلين.
وانطلقت من مسجد التوبة مسيرات ثورة الخامس والعشرين من يناير التى كانت تضم عشرات الآلاف من المتظاهرين والحشود الغاضبة لإسقاط نظام الرئيس السابق محمد حسنى مبارك، وكان الجامع دوما ً غصة فى حلق النظام القمعى الأمنى آنذاك، حيث كانوا يحاصرونه بالكردونات الأمنية والعديد من عربات الأمن المركزى لمحاصرة المصلين المشاركين فى المسيرات الاحتجاجية والسيطرة عليهم، وشهد محيط المسجد سقوط الدماء الظاهرة والذكية لمئات المتظاهرين، التى زادت من قيمة وشرف المكان فى قلوب أصحاب المدينة.
المسجد تم الانتهاء من إعادة ترميمه ، وذلك تحت إشراف جمعية تعمير وإنشاء المساجد بدمنهور والتى أنشئت فى عام 2012، بالإضافة إلى المساعدات المادية والتبرعات التى يدفعها رجال الأعمال وأصحاب الخير بالمحافظة.

فيديو| مسجد التوبة بدمنهور.. تحفة بناها عمرو بن العاص 21 هجرية


     دوت مصر| مسجد التوبة بدمنهور .. بناءه عمرو بن العاص عام 21 هجرية
    على ربوة في مكان متميز بمدينة دمنهور.. بالقرب من محطة السكة الحديد.. يقع مسجد التوبة، وهو تحفة من تحف البناء المعماري الإسلامي نظرا لوجود عدة زخارف رائعة وأعمدة من أفضل أنواع الرخام.
    ويعود تاريخ المسجد إلى بداية الفتح الإسلامي لمصر منذ حوالي 14 قرنا وقبل فتح الإسكندرية سنة 21 هجرية حيث يعتبر ثاني مسجد بني في مصر وأفريقيا بعد جامع عمرو بن العاص بالقاهرة .
    ويعد محيط المسجد الذي يقع على تبة عالية بالقرب من ميدان المحطة وفى بداية شارع أحمد عرابي أحد أعرق شوارع دمنهور كان له نصيب هام من أحداث ثورة يناير حيث تجمع العشرات من النشطاء على سلالم المسجد ليكونوا الشرارة الأولى لأحداث ثورة 25 يناير.
    ويقول محمد شعبان رئيس مجلس إدارة جمعية إنشاء وتعمير المساجد بمدينة دمنهور إن المسجد تم بناءه عام 21 هجرية بعد مسجد عمرو بن العاص، مشيرا إلى أن المسجد يحتوي على نجفة أثرية تزن 3 أطنان من النحاس .
    وأوضح أن قبلة المسجد مصنوعة من الجبس لم تتغير منذ إعادة بناء المسجد عام 1958، مشيرا إلى أن المسجد منذ بناءه عام 21 هجرية تم ترميمه 10 مرات وإعادة بناءه مرتين أخرها في الفترة ما بين 2012 وحتى 2015 بتكلفة 2 مليون جنيه بالجهود الذاتية من أهالي مدينة دمنهور.
    وأضاف أن منبر المسجد أهداه وجيه أباظة أول محافظ للإقليم عقب ثورة 1952 على نفقته الخاصة في فترة الستينيات أثناء عملية إعادة بناء المسجد عام 1958 .


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    MARRAKECH
    MOROCCO
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    Travelers' Choice #1 Destination: Marrakech

    The new Travelers' Choice #1 Destination in the world, Marrakech is a magical place, brimming with markets, gardens, palaces, and mosques. Exploring the intimate courtyards and snaking alleyways of the historic Medina can easily eat up a day. Find inner peace at the serene Jardin Majorelle or take in the beauty of one of the city’s historic mosques (taking note that you may only step inside if you are Muslim).
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    SIEM REAP
    CAMBODIA
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    Travelers' Choice #2 Destination: Siem Reap

    When the morning light washes over the overgrown temples and ruins of Angkor Wat, a simple Siem Reap sunrise becomes a profound event. The ancient structures are contained within one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The complex and the 12th century Angkor Thom royal city are considered the main reasons to visit Siem Reap, the #2 Travelers' Choice Destination in the world for 2015. Get a lesson in national history at the Cambodian Cultural Village, and a lesson in bargaining at the Angkor Night Market, a bonanza of shopping stalls, food vendors, and bars.
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    Travelers' Choice #3 Destination: Istanbul

    Europe and Asia meet in Istanbul, this year's #3 Travelers' Choice Destination in the World, where breathtaking ancient architecture coexists with modern restaurants and nightlife. The city's mosques, bazaars, and hammams (Turkish baths) could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip. Start with the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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    HANOI
    VIETNAM
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    Travelers' Choice #4 Destination: Hanoi

    Hanoi is #4 in the world in this year's Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards. The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside. Once called Thang Long, or "ascending dragon," this centuries-old city hasn't forgotten its past, as attested by sites such as Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Hoa Lo Prison. Lakes, parks, shady boulevards, and more than 600 temples and pagodas add to the appeal of this city, which is easily explored by taxi.
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    PRAGUE
    CZECH REPUBLIC
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    Travelers' Choice #5 Destination: Prague

    The bohemian allure and fairytale features of Prague, #5 in the World in this year's Travelers' Choice Destination Awards, make it a perfect destination for beach-weary vacationers who want to immerse themselves in culture. Spend a full day exploring Prazsky hrad (Prague Castle), then refuel over a hearty dinner at a classic Czech tavern. Spend some time wandering the Old Town Square before heading over to gape at The Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock. Prague’s best bars are found in cellars, where historic pubs set the scene for a night of traditional tippling.
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    Travelers' Choice #6 Destination: London

    The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, a perennial Travelers' Choice Award winner, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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    ITALY
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    Travelers' Choice #7 Destination: Rome

    The Travelers' Choice #7 Destination in the World for 2015, Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
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    ARGENTINA
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    Travelers' Choice #8 Destination: Buenos Aires

    The birthplace of the tango is, like the dance itself, captivating, seductive and bustling with excited energy. Atmospheric old neighborhoods are rife with romantic restaurants and thumping nightlife, and Buenos Aires' European heritage is evident in its architecture, boulevards and parks. Cafe Tortoni, the city's oldest bar, will transport you back to 1858, and the spectacular Teatro Colon impresses just as it did in 1908. The Travelers' Choice #8 Destination in the World this year, Latin America's shopping capital offers the promise of premium retail therapy along its grand, wide boulevards.
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    FRANCE
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    Travelers' Choice #9 Destination: Paris

    Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Get to know this romantic, rewarding Travelers' Choice Destination: awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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    Travelers' Choice #10 Destination: Cape Town Central

    Cape Town, #9 on the list of Travelers' Choice Destination World Winners, glistens at the southern tip of the African continent. Picture-perfect views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within easy driving distance of "The Mother City." The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years.
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    Travelers' Choice #11 Destination: New York City

    You know New York City from film, TV and song. But visit this Travelers' Choice Destination in person—for a weekend or a month—and you'll find a restless, energetic city with culture, sports, history, restaurants and shopping in abundance. Once you've visited well-loved landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, you can step off the beaten path in thousands of directions: the medieval Cloisters museum in upper Manhattan, Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, a tour of pizzerias in Brooklyn... just to name a few.
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    ZERMATT
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    Travelers' Choice #12 Destination: Zermatt

    When most people think of Zermatt, they think of one thing: The Matterhorn. This ultimate Swiss icon looms over Zermatt, first drawing visitors here in the 1860s. The village of Zermatt, a Travelers' Choice Destination, is lovely and car-free, with old-fashioned brown chalets and winding alleys. (Don’t worry, you don’t have to walk everywhere—there are electric vehicles and horse-drawn cabs.) Skiing in the region often lasts through early summer, but when the weather’s warmer, it’s a great time to hike.
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    BARCELONA
    SPAIN
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    Travelers' Choice #13 Destination: Barcelona

    Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast in this Travelers' Choice Destination by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
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    GOREME
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    Travelers' Choice #14 Destination: Goreme

    A town literally carved into the volcanic rock, Goreme is the gateway to the Goreme National Park, a vast UNESCO World Heritage Site that houses spectacular 10th- and 11th-century cave churches. The park itself is known for its chimney rock formations and is very popular with backpackers. This Travelers' Choice Destination is also a great area to sample Turkish cuisine and wine.
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    UBUD
    INDONESIA
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    Travelers' Choice #15 Destination: Ubud

    The village cluster of Ubud, a Travelers' Choice Destination, is the ideal place to try a famed Balinese massage and soak up the ambiance of one of Asia’s top spa destinations. Acupressure, reflexology, stretching and aromatherapy star in the island's distinctively firm massage treatments. Ubud is also the vivacious center of Bali’s arts scene, home to a small treasure trove of museums and galleries. Monkey around at nearby nature reserve Monkey Forest Park, home to hundreds of mischievous long-tailed macaques. Don’t miss the valley of tomb cloisters at Gunung Kawi.
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    CUSCO
    PERU
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    Travelers' Choice #16 Destination: Cusco

    Incan majesty and Andean baroque exist side-by-side in Cusco's stone streets, epitomized by the Qoriacancha palace and the church of Santo Domingo flanking the Plaza de Armas. In this Travelers' Choice Destination, a high-altitude melting pot of Amerindian and mestizo culture, you'll find extraordinary textiles, lively summer festivals and archeological wonders.
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    ST. PETERSBURG
    RUSSIA
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    Travelers' Choice #17 Destination: St. Petersburg

    The second largest city in Russia and a Travelers' Choice Destination for 2015, St. Petersburg is the country’s cultural heart. View splendid architectural gems like the Winter Palace and the Kazan Cathedral, and give yourself plenty of time to browse the world-renowned art collection of the Hermitage. Sprawling across the Neva River delta, St. Petersburg offers enough art, nightlife, fine dining and cultural destinations for many repeat visits.
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    BANGKOK
    THAILAND
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    Travelers' Choice #18 Destination: Bangkok

    Golden palaces, floating markets, majestic porcelain-laid spires…you've never seen a capital city quite like Bangkok, a Travelers' Choice Destination for 2015. Visit Pratunam or Siam Square for premium shopping, then unwind in the European-style gardens of Dusit. Thon Buri is home to the awesome Wat Arun temple, and over in Phra Nakhon, you’ll find the Wat Pho temple of the Reclining Buddha. Savor mango sticky rice at a food stall before taking in the gilded splendor of the Grand Palace.
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    KATHMANDU
    NEPAL
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    Travelers' Choice #19 Destination: Kathmandu

    Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital and a Travelers' Choice Destination, is surrounded by a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples, shrines, and fascinating villages. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square’s monuments, or join mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel District. Explore shops for exquisite work by local artisans—carpets and paper prints are specialties.
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    ATHENS
    GREECE
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    Travelers' Choice #20 Destination: Athens

    Thanks to fortunes brought by the 2004 Summer Olympics, Athens has become a city reformed. Spotless parks and streets, an ultra-modern subway, new freeways, an accessible airport and clear signage make the city easily negotiable. Meriting more than a stopover en route to the islands, sophisticated sites in this Travelers' Choice Destination include many pillars of Western history, from the Acropolis to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, as well as treasures in the National Archaeological Museum.
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    BUDAPEST
    HUNGARY
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    Travelers' Choice #21 Destination: Budapest

    Over 15 million gallons of water bubble daily into Budapest's 118 springs and boreholes. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths, from the sparkling Gellert Baths to the vast 1913 neo-baroque Szechenyi Spa to Rudas Spa, a dramatic 16th-century Turkish pool with original Ottoman architecture. This Travelers' Choice Destination, called the "Queen of the Danube," is also steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica.
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    QUEENSTOWN
    NEW ZEALAND
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    Travelers' Choice #22 Destination: Queenstown

    Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Queenstown for heart-pumping sports: kayaking, bungee jumping, jetboating, white-water rafting, hiking and skiing. More mild-mannered adventurers can take a quiet cruise through nearby Milford Sound, part of the Fjordland National Park World Heritage area, or sample South Island pinot noir from one of the region's 75 wineries. But for many, the biggest attraction of this Travelers' Choice Award-winning resort town is its role in cinema history: much of the Lord of the Rings film trilogy was filmed in the area.
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    HONG KONG
    CHINA
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    Travelers' Choice #23 Destination: Hong Kong

    Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a one-of-a-kind skyline are just some unique features of Hong Kong, a 2015 Travelers' Choice Destination. Get an eyeful of traditional Chinese architecture in Ngong Ping village, or take the tram to the tippity-top of Victoria Peak for unparalleled views. The rocks and gentle hills of Nan Lian Garden will bring you inner peace, as will a calming cup of tea in a Stanley café. Become one with everything at the Chi Lin Nunnery, a serene Buddhist complex.
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    DUBAI
    UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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    Travelers' Choice #24 Destination: Dubai

    Dubai is a cosmopolitan oasis, a futuristic cityscape that towers over the Arabian Desert. This Travelers' Choice Destination is a city of superlatives, home to the world’s largest dancing fountain; tallest building (Burj Khalifa); only 7-star hotel (the Burj al-Arab); largest artificial islands (the Palm Islands); and largest natural flower garden (the Miracle Garden). Rent a dune buggy for a desert adventure, bargain at the open-air market, or cheer on your favorite humped hoofer at the Camel Race Track.
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    SYDNEY
    AUSTRALIA
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    Travelers' Choice #25 Destination: Sydney

    Sydney, a Travelers' Choice Destination, offers plenty of historical and contemporary Australian flavor. The marvelous Sydney Opera House looks like a great origami sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of The Rocks and then take in a street performance on the Circular Quay before heading into the Museum of Contemporary Art. The views from the Sydney Tower Eye observatory are epic – use this chance to get to know the layout of the city from high above.
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