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The history of The text of the commemorative
the monument inscription read as follows:
“In the name of Allah, the Most
Abu Al Hassan Al Tenisi Mosque is among Gracious, the Most Merciful. May
the oldest historical monuments still the peace and blessings of Allah
standing today. It was built during the be upon our Prophet Muhammad,
Ziyanid era (AH 696 / AD 1296) by Sultan his family and companions. This
Abu Said Othman in honor of the memory mosque was built for Prince
of his brother “Prince Abi Amer Ibrahim Abu Amir Ibrahim Ibn Abi Yahya
Ibin Abi Yahya Yaghmurasen Bin Zyan as Yaghmurasan Ibn Ziyan in the
inscribed on the rectangular marble plank year six hundred and ninety-six.
of the western wall in the prayer hall and May he receive immense rewards;
on the two groves made of gypsum on top there is no God but Allah; He is the
of the mihrab (the prayer niche). most Forgiving, the most Merciful.

This landmark has been classified as
a historical monument since 1900, in
accordance with the official Gazette on 23
January 1968, Issue No 07.

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