Introduction
The Kaaba is the holiest site, followed by the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (The Prophet’s Mosque), Al-Aqsa Mosque, and other sites mentioned in the Hadith, as well Umayyad Mosque, Ibrahimi Mosque.
Who is the founder of Juma Masjid?
Mughal emperor Shah Jahn
Jama Masjid of Delhi, Jama Masjid also spelled Jmi¿ Masjid, Jama Masjid of Delhi also called Masjid-i Jahn Num, mosque in Old Delhi, India, constructed in 165056 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahn, a noted patron of Islamic architecture whose most famous work is the Taj Mahal, in Agra.
What is Jumma Masjid?
Its literal translation in Arabic is congregational mosque. It is used in the sense of ‘Friday mosque’ (Juma Masjid), since this is when the congregational prayer is held.
Which is the first Juma Masjid in India?
Cheraman Juma Masjid
Cheraman Juma Masjid at Kodungallur
Built in C.E 629, it is the first mosque in India and the second in the world where Juma prayers were started.
Why is Jama Masjid famous?
The Jama Masjid in Delhi is considered to be the finest mosque constructed during the Mughal Empire. Built using red sandstone and white marble in Indo-Islamic architectural style, it has a length of about 261 feet and a width of 90 feet.
Who made 1st mosque in India?
Malik Bin Dinar, one of the first Arab propagators of Islam to have come to the Indian subcontinent, built the Cheraman Juma Masjid in 629 CE.
Which is the first Masjid in world?
The Quba Mosque is the oldest mosque and one of the first in Islam.
Why is Juma important?
The Qur’an invokes the importance of Friday as a sacred day of worship in a chapter called Al-Jumah, meaning the day of congregation, which is also the word for Friday in Arabic. It states, O you who believe! When you are called to congregational (Friday) prayer, hasten to the remembrance of God and leave off trade.
Why do Muslims celebrate Friday?
The obligation for communal worship on Friday is enjoined upon Muslims in the Qur¾n (62:9). The choice of Friday was probably based on the pre-Islamic function of Friday as market day, a natural occasion for dispersed local tribes to gather in a central location.
Who can pray Jummah?
What is Jummah Prayer? When Muslims congregate for congregational devotion during Friday midday prayer, it is known as Jummah. An imam delivers a sermon (khutbah) after the prayer. Only men are expected to pray on Fridays, but women are welcome to attend.
Conclusion
The obligation for communal worship on Friday is enjoined upon Muslims in the Qur¾n (62:9). The choice of Friday was probably based on the pre-Islamic function of Friday as market day, a natural occasion for dispersed local tribes to gather in a central location.