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Islamabad, translating to 'city of Islam,' is the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Islamabad is a planned city located near the most fertile and populous Pakistani province, Punjab. It is a federally administered area and does not associate with any province. As of 2023, it is the country's ninth-most populated city, with a population of more than 1.2 million. Islamabad is well-known for its high living standards, beautiful architecture, cleanliness, safety, immense greenery, and breathtaking landscape.
Besides being well-known for many cultural and tourist landmarks, Islamabad is also home to many mosques. Since the city houses many migrants from other Pakistani regions, it boasts a religious and cultural diversity of significant antiquity. Hence, the mosques in the city serve as community centers, bringing together people from all backgrounds to engage in religious and social activities.
Here's a list of some of the popular mosques in Islamabad.
Undoubtedly, the most famous and well-known mosque in Islamabad is the Faisal Masjid. Established in 1986, it is the largest mosque in Pakistan. The architect of this iconic cultural landmark was Vedat Dalokay, of Turkish descent, who designed it to resemble a desert Bedouin tent rather than having a traditional dome. However, the mosque does feature four 88m-high minarets. The Faisal Mosque is also called the National Mosque of Pakistan and is named after the late King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia, who financed its construction. The entrance to the main tent-shaped prayer hall is from the east and faces a massive courtyard with porticoes. The hall is over 5,000 sq. meters and can accommodate up to 100,000 worshippers.
The interior of the hall features white marble and a grand Turkish-style chandelier. It is decorated with calligraphy and mosaics by the renowned Pakistani artist Sadequain. The west wall also features beautiful mosaic patterns with the Kalimah written in Kufic script in a mirror-image-like pattern. Faisal Masjid houses a lecture hall, a library, a museum, and a cafe. Besides five-time congregational prayers, the masjid serves as the city's social, religious, and cultural hub. Prayers on important occasions, such as Tarawih during Ramadan and Eid prayers, are routinely organized at the mosque. Burial and Nikkah services are also offered.
Masjid-e-Namrah is among the Jamia Mosques of Margalla Town, Phase 1. It is a beautiful mosque that serves the religious, social, and educational needs of the Muslims of its community. The mosque features a spacious praying hall, a clean environment, and provides a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for worship. Besides five-time congregational prayers, the masjid organizes Jummah prayers, Tarawih prayers during Ramadan, and Eid prayers. The Jummah Khutbah revolves around an enlightening religious topic every week to educate the worshippers about the history of Islam and the Holy Prophet.
Jamia Masjid Haidri Rizvi is an Ahl-e-Sunna Brailvi denomination mosque. It is well-known to observe various religious days and occasions with grandeur, such as Eid Milad-un-Nabi, the night of Layla-tul-Qadr (27th Ramadan), and the Days of Ashura (9th and 10th of Muharram). The prayer hall at Jamia Masjid Haidri Rizvi is air-conditioned. The toilets and wudu area are also clean. The community is very humble and dedicated to practicing and spreading the message of Allah and the Holy Prophet.
Jami Masjid Khalid Bin Walid is located in Sector F-8/3 of Islamabad. It is a Jamia mosque that organizes five-day congregational prayer and weekly Jumma prayers. The mosque welcomes worshippers from every sect and has a highly inclusive environment. Masjid Khalid Bin Walid is a well-maintained mosque with lots of greenery and clean toilets. A huge parking space is available for worshippers and residents from surrounding areas. The mosque is also affiliated with a Madrassa, where financially struggling students are given Islamic education free of cost, including short courses, Hifz classes, Dars-e-Nizami, etc.
Babari Masjid is located near the shopping center Barsa Cash & Carry and the Virtual University of Pakistan Islamabad. It is a beautifully constructed and well-maintained mosque. An exceptional aspect of the mosque is that the trustees run, manage, and maintain it on their own and do not ask for donations from the public. However, selected individuals privately contribute to running the mosque. Besides the daily five-time and Jummah prayers, Babari Masjid conducts Hajj and Umrah classes for aspiring male and female pilgrims. There is also a small library featuring books on Fiqh and Hadith. Convenient parking space is available, and nearby landmarks include six banks, eateries, Western Union, and the Australian Concept Hospital.
Motamar Al-Alam Al-Islami (The World Muslim Congress) was formed by prominent Muslim leaders of the time in 1926 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The King of Saudi Arabia was the host of the event in which the Congress was founded, and the chief guest of the event was the Grand Mufti of Palestine, Alhaj Aminul Hussaini. The purpose of this Congress was to promote unity and brotherhood amongst the Islamic nations of the world for the prosperity of Muslims worldwide. The committee decided to create educational institutes that fostered thought and advanced the cause of Islam in the modern world.
Dr. Allama Mohammad Iqbal, the poet-philosopher, was the vice president of the Motamar. The Motamar, under the presidency of the Grand Mufti of Palestine, Alhaj Aminul Hussaini held two successful conferences in Karachi in 1949 and 1951 and highlighted the discourse on Women of Islam and Youth of Islam. The Motamar gave the proposal for a Muslim Development Bank and Muslim News Agency. It also promised to champion the cause of Muslim plights around the world, such as in Kashmir and Palestine, and continue to speak for causes such as Muslim emancipation. The Jami Masjid Motamar in F6 is a remnant of this once prestigious organization. The spacious mosque has a simple architecture but can hold 5000+ worshippers at prayer times in Islamabad. It is a primarily Sunni mosque, but people of all sects are welcome.
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