[0]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China%E2%80%93Iran_relations
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.
Both countries simply have a ruling class that is using an ideology to wield control.
In a pseudo-communist country, the only god is the state and leader Xi Jinping is the chosen prophet.
The current escalation reminds me of the early days after 9/11.
Being against those who support anti-woman and anti-LGBTQ+ views isn't Islamophobic. It's common fucking sense.
