Question

4. What, in your opinion, is the significance of the Masjid of Cordoba
5. Why did Iqbal greatly appreciate a faraway Masjid in Spain, when
present day Muslims? Explain
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were superb buildings of the Muslim era in Sub-Continent?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Great Mosque of Córdoba held a place of importance amongst the Islamic community of al-Andalus for three centuries. ... It served as a central prayer hall for personal devotion, the five daily Muslim prayers and the special Friday

After the fall of Muslims in Spain, the mosque was converted into a cathedral in around 1246 and a giant nave was built on it. The cathedral, however, does not elicit the same praise from its observers.

Iqbal, who visited the mosque long after it had been converted to a cathedral, was fortunate that he was allowed to offer his prayers in the mosque because, to my surprise, I found that the Spanish authorities strictly prohibit it now.