According to Hadikatü'l-Cevami, the Toklu Ibrahim Dede Mosque was converted from a church. It takes its name from Toklu Ibrahim Dede, who participated in the conquest of Istanbul. Another significant aspect of Toklu Ibrahim Dede Street is that it was the street where Ayvansarayi, the author of Hadikatü'l-Cevami, lived. Damaged by fires, the mosque was repaired and reopened for worship in 1890. During World War I, it was used as a military shelter and was never reopened for worship after that date. In 1929, it was further damaged by the person who leased it from the Foundations Directorate. In fact, in 1936, an examination by the Committee for the Protection of Ancient Monuments revealed that only the south wall and a marble pillar remained intact. Although mostly in ruins, the mosque continued to exist until 1980, after which it was completely destroyed by the construction of houses on the site.

The mosque also had a large graveyard, of which no trace remains today.

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