Imami Madrasa, Isfahan, Iran

The Imami Madrasa is located in the Jubara quarter of Isfahan. Dated to CE 1325, it is important as one of the earliest madrasas in Iran still in existence and even now functions as a madrasa. The madrasa is associated with the tomb of a theologian named Baba Qasim, which was erected by Abu al-Hasan al Talut al Damghani in CE 1340-41.

Wall pattern 1

Wall pattern from the Imami Madrasa

و لا اله الا الله

wa la ilaha illa Allah

Wall pattern 2

Wall pattern from the Imami Madrasa

قل استغفر الله

Wall pattern 3

Wall pattern from the Imami Madrasa

و الله اكبر

wa Allah al-Akbar

Iwan ceiling elements

Element from the Imami Madrasa

عمل محمد بن عمر الشيك

References

ArchNet - Imami Madrasa, Isfahan, Iran