Minara Masjid

MINARA MASJID (Mosque) Introduction An Huge Beautiful Mosque (Masjid) As A Landmark in The Center of Heart of Area of Muhammad Ali Road, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Inida. Green Domes With an Ancient Type of Structures With an Beautiful Islamic Art Upon Windows and Doors & White Marble Mimber. History There is Two Stories of This Mosque (Masjid) One is That This Masiid Is Build By The Mercant Who are Islamic Scholars & Saint (Awliya Allah), Who Migrated from Arabia to Hind. And Land Over Seven Island (Mumbai), While Spreading Islam. They Marked This Place Thisas to Intend to Build an Masjid For Salah (Prayers Offering). thetthey (Awliya Allah) with they friends Built up this Masjid In Months & Still today its Standing with an Known as Crown of Mumbai of area Muhammad Ali Road.

Another Story which even Have Proves inside the Mosque It is Said That When Awliva Allah Who were Merchants & Islamic Schloars. arrived Seven Island (Mumbai). they need an Place to Worship Salah (offer Namaz) so they Ordered Jinns (In Quran Its states that Allah has Created Jinns With an Smoke Less Fire in the Ayah of Sureh Jinn). So they OrderedSIMS TO Duny anMosque for them. It is Said That When Awliva Allah Who were Merchants & Islamic Schloars. arrived Seven Island (Mumbai). they need an Place to Worship Salah (offer Namaz) so they Ordered Jinns (In Quran Its states that Allah has Created Jinns With an Smoke Less Fire in the Ayah of Sureh Jinn). So they Ordered Jinns To Build an Mosque for them. As Awliva Allah Ordered Jinns Build an Mosque (Masjid) in An Days or a Week) with such an beautiful Art of Islamic that even non of Human can .. You can see it inside the mosque & Outside of Masjid. Just Observe its Building of Masjid Then who will automatically Says that this Masjid have an Different Noor over domes & Structures.. Dargahs Of Known & Unknown Inside Minara Masiid There are Two Famous Awliya Allah Dargah Or Mazzar e Mubarak Of Saint Both of them Are Migrated from Arabia & They Work is Marchants & They were Islamic Scholars.

This is the place to be if you are a foodie. This place named as "Khau Galli" is a foodies paradise near Minara Masjid but please be aware that it is crowded like anything and post 15th of Ramzan you need to start early if you want to reach here early. They have a variety of food to offer from kebabs to the famous Bademiya Chicken soup which is prepared only during ramzan, also do taste malpua with rabri at Suleimani (which can easily serve 8-10 people) and finish it off with kadak chai opposite to Bademiya or with lemon soda.

Minara Masjid in Mohammad Ali Road, Mumbai, is a true gem! The mosque is a symbol of architectural beauty, and the surrounding area is a food and sweet lover's paradise. The vibrant market is filled with an array of delicious treats. The atmosphere is lively, and the cultural richness is palpable.

Minar Masjid in Mumbai is a beautiful place with a rich history. The mosque is well-maintained and exudes a serene aura. The people are friendly and welcoming, adding to the warm atmosphere. With plenty of space inside, it's perfect for quiet contemplation or large gatherings.

I love this place from my childhood. You get everything here if you are food lover. Only two issues over croud and parking.

My escape, every year, on the Eid. I spend here 6 pm to 12 midnight. This is my India. I am not Muslim but I very happy when I am here, surrounded, mixing, mingling, exchanging smiles, shake hands, taking pictures, sharing, aroma, the jubilation, atmosphere. The festivities, warmth, diversity, faith, thanks giving, so many things. You too must spend time here. Trust me !!!

One of busiest place in Mumbai, people honk like crazy. The crowd is crazy during Ramadan and lot of options for food and shopping.
Must visit during Ramadan time especially for kebabs, shewarama, baida roti, sandwich’s, phirni, mal pua, mawa jalebi etc.
Nearby must visit hotels are Shalimar and Noor Mohammadi hotel.

MashaAllah beautiful masque in Mumbai The masjid in Mumbai is one of Islam's oldest places of worship in India. The mosque and the streets are steeped in the history of several centuries. The whole place gets lit up several days ahead of the Ramadan. Lamps of all hues brighten up the mosque and the streets.

Very old masjid on Mohammadi Ali Road. Always busy. Huge rush on Friday. Crowded market all sides. Good hotels to eat near this masjid.

Beautiful Mumbai masjid ❤ Ramadan Kareem ❤is adding flavour......very beautiful and nice ☺

Minara Masjid stands as a majestic landmark in the heart of Muhammad Ali Road, Mumbai. The green domes and ancient architectural marvel draw attention to its significance. The intricate Islamic art on windows and doors, coupled with the white marble Mimber, add to its beauty.

The history of Minara Masjid is enriched with two compelling stories. One narrates the tale of Islamic scholars and saints who migrated from Arabia to Mumbai, intending to build a mosque for prayers. With dedication and companionship, they constructed this mosque in a matter of months, and today it proudly stands as the crown of Mumbai's Muhammad Ali Road.

Another story unfolds within the mosque, suggesting that the awliya Allah, who were merchants and scholars, ordered jinns to build the mosque for them. The mosque, completed in a remarkably short time, showcases breathtaking Islamic art, a testament to the divine presence within its walls.

Inside Minara Masjid, two revered dargahs of unknown and known saints from Arabia can be found. These migrants, who were both merchants and Islamic scholars, left an indelible mark on the mosque and its surroundings. The Noor, or divine light, that emanates from the mosque's domes and structures is truly exceptional.

A visit to Minara Masjid is a journey through history and spirituality, where the artistry and stories intertwine, creating an atmosphere that is both awe-inspiring and tranquil.

In the eighteenth century, a large tank (water reservoir) was situated at this site in the midst of gardens and open land and belonged to a Konkani Muslim merchant trading in Goa and Calicut, who in about 1775, agreed to the erection of a mosque at this site on condition that the tank was preserved intact.

The construction started initially in 1775 with raising of foundations on the tank. Objections were raised by neighbours that delayed construction until 1778. More disputes arose with illegal construction activities to its west and south. Finally the erstwhile governor of Bombay, Sir Meadows Taylor decided in favour of the mosque authorities. The date of its completion (AD 1802)/(AH 1217) is derivable from the chronogram Jahaz-i- Akhirat, "The ship of the world to come" which contains an allusion to the fact that it was constructed on the tank.

A one-story building was therefore erected over the tank and formed the original nucleus of the present Jama Mosque. A top floor was added with the munificence of a prominent konkani merchant Mohammad Ali Roghay in 1814.

Architecture

The Jama Mosque is a quadrangular structure of brick and stone, encircled by a ring of terrace roofed and double storeyed buildings, the ground floors of which are let out as shops. The chief or eastern gate of the mosque leads directly across an open courtyard to the ancient tank, which is now furnished with masonry steps and embankments, built in 1893, and contain about ten feet of water fed by springs at the bottom, that contains gold and silver fish and few turtles. This is used for ritual ablutions (wudu), however modern facilities are also available for this purpose.

From the depth of the tank rise sixteen black stone arches, constructed in 1874, which support the whole fabric of the mosque, the upper story being upheld by five rows of wooden pillars, each of which contains a receptacle for sacred books. The arches in the tank were built in 1874 at a cost of Rs. 75000/- while other noteworthy additions to the premises are the large windows in the north, east, and south sides constructed in 1898, and the school building Rs. 20000 in 1902.

Ahle- Sunnat wal Jamaat Masjid You will feel at peace in the mosque, This mosque area also has the Dargah of Hazrat Moulvi Abdullah Shah R.A

Most beautiful mosque...but most beautiful night and every evening 7.00 pm langar Taksim hota hai....

Masjid Is So Beautiful With Full Off Comfortable And Facility's , This is One Of My Favourite Masjid, There Qirat Is Amazing... I Loved It ,....

Ahle- Sunnat wal Jamaat Masjid, Spiritual place You will feel at peace when you enter The mosque, This mosque area also resides the Dargah of Hazrat Moulvi Abdullah Shah R.A

I loved but it is very crowded place special in ramdan...... u get best nonveg iteams

The place is extremely famous for huge variety of food stalls and sweet shops available in the lane. The place is lit up mainly at the time of Ramzan month. You must visit here once for Sehri.

Minara Masjid is a famous area in Mumbai and is surrounded by an excellent shopping area.

History of Minara Masjid
In the eighteenth century, a large tank (water reservoir) was situated at this site in the midst of gardens and open land and belonged to a Konkani Muslim merchant trading in Goa and Calicut, who in about 1775, agreed to the erection of a mosque at this site on condition that the tank was preserved intact.
The construction started initially in 1775 with raising of foundations on the tank. Objections were raised by neighbours that delayed construction until 1778. More disputes arose with illegal constructionactivities to its west and south. Finally the erstwhile governor of Bombay, Sir Meadows Taylor decided in favour of the mosque authorities. The date of its completion (AD 1802)/(AH 1217) is derivable from the chronogram Jahaz-i- Akhirat, "The ship of the world to come" which contains an allusion to the fact that it was constructed on the tank.
A one-story building was therefore erected over the tank and formed the original nucleus of the present Jama Mosque. A top floor was added with the munificence of a prominent konkani merchant Mohammad Ali Roghay in 1814.