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Iran has also rebuilt its own mosques with Persian design cues. In fact there is no single Islamic style anymore.

At one time mosques were like outposts that advertised the religion so they had to be built to be identifiable to strangers and mosques everywhere had a largely Arab design language. But given that these mosques were quickly erected they often needed repair and the differences in climate, culture and available building materials as well as advancing knowledge of construction techniques meant that parts of the mosque were modified.

There are only two structures in Islam that can't be modified, everything else just needs to serve the function of hosting a large group of people in accordance with local safety regulations. Yes, really. That's it. Most mosques are formerly abandoned buildings that look like warehouses. The holiest site in Islam is a simple cube. There is no specific shape or pattern you need to use to call it a mosque.

FT has been on a crusade to divide Muslims and the Chinese for a while now which is why they are upset about the shape of mosques in China but okay with Muslims dying everywhere else, this article is terrible even by their very low standards. These are all completely valid mosques.