Scholars such as Doğan Kuban describe Fatimid architecture as "inventive more in decoration than in broad architectural concept", although he acknowledges that the Fatimids contributed to a distinct style of mosque.
Cendekiawan seperti Doğan Kuban menggambarkan arsitektur Fatimiyah sebagai "lebih inventif dalam dekorasi daripada dalam konsep arsitektur yang luas", meskipun ia mengakui bahwa Fatimiyah berkontribusi terhadap gaya masjid yang berbeda.