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Traveling through Gujranwala and wondering where to pray? Here are some popular mosques with prayer times in Gujranwala so you don’t miss your obligatory prayers! Gujranwala is the fifth-largest city in Pakistan and the third-largest center of industrial production. It is a relatively modern city compared to millennia-old neighboring cities. It was founded in the eighteenth century and is known as the “City of Wrestlers.” The name of the city translates to äbode of the Gujjars”, after the Gujjar tribe that established the city.
Most of the population are refugees who settled in the area after the partition between Pakistan and India. 98% of the population is Muslim. The city is a blend of Punjabi culture and traditions. Punjabi cuisine is prominent in Gujranwala, with representative dishes like biryani, nihari, and seekh kebabs. Traditional Pakistani sweets, such as jalebi and gulab jamun, are also widely relished. Festivals like Eid and Basant (kite-flying festival) bring the city to life. Mosques in Gujranwala are mostly a respite for business owners and workers. Many of them unofficially offer Quran classes and educational lectures for the local children and residents.
Located near the center of Model Town, Al Mukarram Masjid is an easily accessible mosque. It is considered the biggest and most popular mosque in the area, where worshippers find no divisions of Maslak. It is a humble mosque constructed with funding from neighbors and worshippers. An estimated 300 students are studying Islamic literature and allied courses. These educational services are provided free of cost. After recent redevelopments, a rough estimate of around 4,000 people can be accommodated in the mosque’s complex.
Built on a vast land, Gujranwala Tablighi Markaz Masjid is the center of Dawah in Gujranwala and the surrounding area. It is used as a station for traveling Dawah groups. There are several Islamic educational services provided by the mosque. There have been recent constructions with a new building to accommodate more people in the facility.
Takbeer Mosque is a tranquil space for congregational prayers in the People’s Colony neighborhood. Locals head to the masjid for the regular daily prayers with the congregation. The Khatib of the mosque is revered among the community for giving knowledgeable and meaningful lectures after prayers. It is located at the outer edge of a residential alongside a busy commercial road. It is easily accessible with several parks and shops nearby.
Canal View Mosque is a part of the local development project and is constructed with a contemporary design. It is a large complex with several green spaces. The unique blue designs remind the observer of 17th-century mosques in Sindh. Islamic geometric art and symbols can be seen inside the mosque as well as on the single minaret. The windows are fashioned with Jali (pierced stone screens), giving the prayer hall a tranquil ambiance. The mosque has a madrassah in the basement for the local children seeking Islamic education.
Located on the west banks of the Upper Chenab Canal, the AA masjid is a marvelously architected neighborhood mosque. The mosque is beloved within the community for its well-maintained facilities. There is a huge expanse of agricultural fields to its west as well.
Situated within a busy commercial district, Markazi Jamia Masjid is a popular location for worshippers seeking a calm space for prayers. While no official information about its beginning is found, one worshipper recalls visiting the mosque since 1972. The entrance is stylized in signature Mughal-period architecture, transporting the onlooker to the past. The mosque offers various Islamic educational services as well, ranging from Tajweed to translation and understanding of the Quran.
While not obligatory, congregational prayers are still immensely important in Islam. Its importance can be grasped by the various traditions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ narrated through hadith. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: Whoever prays `Isha` in the congregation will be like spending half the night in prayer (Qiyam), and whoever prays `Isha` and Fajr in the congregation will be like spending the whole night in prayer.` Musnad Ahmad 491 [Grade: Sahih; Muslim (656)(Darussalam)]. Thus, make sure to perform your daily prayers with a congregation in a nearby mosque, whether you are traveling, working, or living around in the area.
| Fajr | Duhur | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:57 | 11:47 | 14:50 | 17:13 | 18:36 |