Masjid means a place of prostration. One of the first things that the Prophet Mohammed ﷺ did when he entered Medina, was to build a mosque, the mosque of Quba. After that, building a mosque become as an Islamic tradition of Muslim Communities and it became symbol of Islam. The mosques have been the center for Islamic activities as it used to be in the mosque of the Prophet in Medina. There not only prayers took place, but it was a school of knowledge where companions used to study the Quran and ask questions. It was a treasury from which charity work was done
Mosques have the potential to be turned into their communities’ guardians, the driving force and the heartbeat behind their progress. Mosques in their capacities as the houses of Allah can become unrivaled community development centers.
We also believe that Mosques should not only serve as house of worship but also thriving community centers including serving as a place for arbitration in event of minor disputes. Such a community center serves the purpose of bonding the community together as well as avenue of learning deen, sharing knowledge and experiences.
The Jama Masjid of Shaheen Bagh, is located in Muslim dominated area of Saheen Bagh and at the main road is accessible from all sides. It is a 5 storey building including a basement, catered to handle heavy footfall of worshippers.
With the grace of Allah, the structure has been constructed but a lot of work still remains to make the masjid fully operational. We appeal to donors to help us complete the house of Allah and make it operational in full capacity as soon as possible.
