Mosque on Kuslat in Bosnia and Herzegovima

The Kuslat Mosque is a unique building built in the early Ottoman period in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 15th century, between 1460 and 1480. This mosque has always had a special spiritual value among the people. In the past, 'rain prayers (dova)' were regularly taught at the mosque: during dry years, the religious teacher ('muallim') would lead the mektep children to the mosque, accompanied by believers from this and neighboring congregations, where the 'rain prayer' would be performed. The mosque was also visited by many people in need, believing that in this blessed place they would find a cure for their illnesses or the illnesses of their loved ones, so they sacrificed 'qurbani' at the mosque and left gifts of money and various things. The Kuslat Mosque was a gathering place for religious scholars ('ulema') from various parts of the Ottoman Empire, where discussions on various theological topics were held. This long-standing practice left a deep mark on the population of the surrounding villages, where a culture and a need for religious education and its consistent application were developed. During the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina (1992–1995), the mosque was demolished on March 14, 1993. The mosque was rebuilt after the return of Bosniaks to the surrounding villages and administrative preparations carried out by the Islamic Community in 2009. The mosque was rebuilt on the same site, in its original form and with authentic building materials. It was officially opened on September 1, 2012. On the last Friday in August, Friday prayers are traditionally performed in the Kuslat Mosque, with a large number of believers present.