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| Muhammad bin Abdullah Masjid (Ayodhya Mosque) | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam (not consecrated) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque (not consecrated) |
| Governing body | Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation |
| Status | Planned; as of September 2024[update], construction not commenced |
| Predecessor | Babri Masjid |
| Location | |
| Location | Dhannipur, Ayodhya district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Location of the planned mosque in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°45′43″N 82°00′07″E / 26.762°N 82.002°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Imran Shaikh |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Indo-Islamic (when complete) |
| Funded by |
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| Groundbreaking | 26 January 2021 |
| Construction cost | ₹300 crore (estimated) |
| Specifications | |
| Interior area | 4,500 square metres (48,000 sq ft) (complex) |
| Dome(s) | One (when complete) |
| Minaret(s) | Five (when complete) |
| Site area | 2.0 ha (5 acres) |
| Ayodhya dispute |
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| Organizations |
The Muhammad bin Abdullah Masjid, also known as the Ayodhya Mosque, is a planned Sunni mosque, not commenced, that is to be located in Dhannipur, in the Ayodhya district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The site was designated by the Supreme Court of India following its verdict on the Ayodhya dispute case that allocated land previously used for a mosque to be used for a Hindu temple.[1][2]
The construction of the mosque and associated complex is managed by the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF) trust.[3][4] The proposed mosque is almost 22 kilometres (14 mi) away from the Ram Mandir, a Hindu temple,[5] the former site of its predecessor, the Babri Masjid. Dhannipur is a hamlet located in Sohawal tehsil.
As of September 2024[update], construction of the mosque had not commenced.
Construction
[edit]The project was formally launched by the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board by hoisting the national flag and planting saplings on Republic Day of 2021. In addition to the mosque, the complex is planned to include a hospital, museum, library, a community kitchen which can feed a maximum of 2,000 people per day, and an Indo-Islamic cultural research centre and publication house.[6]
A groundbreaking ceremony for the planned mosque was held on 26 January 2021.[3] The planned mosque was officially named as Ahmadullah Shah Mosque, as an honour to the leader of Indian Independence war of 1857, Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah, but was later renamed in honour of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.[7]
An initial futuristic design by S. M. Akhtar, without domes or minarets,[8] was rejected in 2023,[9] and Imran Shaikh became the project architect. His design blended traditional Indo-Islamic architecture,[10] including a dome and five minarets,[11] with modern building styles. In September 2024 it was reported that construction had not commenced due to lack of funds and community antipathy towards the proposed mosque.[12] The IICF sought to have restrictions lifted so that it could receive donations from overseas, restricted by the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act.[13]
Construction of the mosque, 300-bed hospital, museum, library, and associated facilities is estimated to cost ₹300 crore.[14] Around 40% of the donations received by the Trust were given by Hindus, while Muslims contributed 30%. The remaining 30% are corporate donations. The Trust secretary, Athar Hussain, confirmed that as of November 2022[update] the Trust had received ₹40 lakhs in donations.[15]
Controversies
[edit]Shariyat law disagreement
[edit]The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has stated that the construction of the mosque is against the Waqf Act and is illegal under Shariyat law.[16] AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi also claimed that donating money for construction and praying at the mosque is haraam (forbidden) according to Islamic principles, to which the Mosque Trust replied that "serving humanity is not haraam".[17]
Ownership dispute
[edit]Two sisters from Delhi filed a petition in the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court, claiming ownership of the land allotted for the mosque along with 11 hectares (28 acres) of surrounding land, which they claim was given to their father at the time of partition.[18]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Ayodhya mosque to be named after the Prophet; design finalised". Hindustan Times. October 13, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ Mishra, Ishita (October 12, 2023). "Proposed mosque in Ayodhya gets a new name and design". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Razak, Hanie Abdul (January 19, 2021). "Construction of Ayodhya mosque to begin with flag-hoisting on Republic Day". The Siasat Daily. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Ayodhya Mosque Work Starts On Republic Day With Tricolour Hoisting". NDTV. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ "Dhannipur near Ayodhya already has 15 mosques, local Muslims want hospital and college too". theprint.in. February 7, 2020.
- ^ "Ayodhya's Dhannipur mosque project launched with unfurling of tricolour on Republic day". Hindustan Times. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ^ "Ahmadullah Shah: Ayodhya Mosque to be named after the maulana who died for India's Independence". The Times of India. January 25, 2021. Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- ^ Barot, Prutha (2021). "Ayodhya mosque design: S.M. Akhtar Shifting the vocabulary of Islamic Architecture". ArchiDiaries.com. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ Mishra, Ishita (October 13, 2023). "Proposed mosque in Ayodhya gets a new name and design". The Hindu. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ "Revealing architect of new mosque in Ayodhya". Pioneer Architects. January 25, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ "Ayodhya mosque: Black brick with gold Quran inscriptions to arrive from Mecca, Construction to start in April after Eid". The Economic Times of India. February 7, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ Dhingra, Sanya (September 10, 2024). "Just Rs 90 lakh raised in 5 years, why not a single brick has been laid for Ayodhya mosque". The Print. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ Mishra, Ishita (September 20, 2024). "Facing fund crunch, Ayodhya mosque to now focus on FCRA clearances". The Hindu. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ Dhingra, Sanya (October 13, 2023). "Ayodhya's upcoming mosque inspired by ancient Islamic architecture – Will include hospital, kitchen and more! Here's all about the project". Financial Express. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
- ^ उरमलिया, आशीष (November 11, 2022). "अयोध्या मस्जिद निर्माण में सबसे ज्यादा दान हिंदुओं ने दिया: 36 महीने से एक सड़क बनी थी रोड़ा, नक्शा तक पास नहीं हो पाया". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved November 12, 2022.
- ^ "Ayodhya mosque against Waqf Act, illegal under Shariyat law: AIMPLB". Hindustan Times.
- ^ "Contributing for construction and prayers at masjid in Ayodhya is haraam: Owaisi". Deccan Chronicle.
- ^ "Delhi siblings claim ownership of land offered for Ayodhya mosque, move court". The Hindu.
External links
[edit]- "Website soliciting for donations" (shows the rejected futuristic design with ₹136,000 donations collected.). Masjid Muhammad Bin Abdullah. 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2025.
