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The '''Jummah Mosque''' ({{langx|ar|'''مسجد جمعة'''}}) formerly "Mosque of the Arabs", is a [[mosque]] in [[Port Louis]], [[Mauritius]] dating from the 1850s. The building combines Indian, Creole and Islamic architecture.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Masters |first1=Tom |last2=Carillet |first2=Jean-Bernard |title=Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=x6dxoKuhDIIC&pg=PA59 |year=2007 |publisher=Lonely Planet |isbn=978-1-74104-727-1 |page=59}}</ref> The Jummah Mosque houses the remains of Jamal Shah (a ''[[Pir (Sufism)|pir]]'' from [[Kutch]], India) in a marble tomb next to the mosque.<ref>{{cite book|title=Colonial Research Studies |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=25sdAAAAMAAJ |year=1960 |publisher=H.M. Stationery Office |page=128}}</ref> |
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The '''Jummah Masjid''' is a mosque in [[Port Louis]], [[Mauritius]] dating from the 1850s, with substantial additions built through the 1890s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://islaminafrica.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/the-jummah-mosque-in-mauritius-history-of-the-jummah-masjid-the-jummah-mosque|title=Islam in Africa}}</ref> It is located on the Royal Road, and is described by the Ministry of Tourism's guide as one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the country.{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} |
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Throughout the year, the Jummah Masjid is visited by Islamic personalities, scholars, naatkhwan, etc. One of the visits which the Masjid receives is that of [[Muhammad Abdul Aleem Siddiqi|Maulana Shah Abdul Aleem Siddiqui Madani]] and his son [[Shah Ahmad Noorani|Maulana Shah Ahmad Noorani Siddiqui]] and grandson Mauana Shah Anas Noorani Siddiqui every year, during the month of [[Rabi' al-awwal]]. [[Muhammad Owais Raza Qadri]], the naatkhwan from Pakistan has also made various Naat Programs in the Masjid. Maulana Syed Ahmad Ashraf Jilani, Maulana Syed Kaleem Ashraf Jilani, Maulana Ibrahim Khushtar, Maulana Ghulam Jilani, Cheikh Rabbani Siddiqui, Cheikh Abdul Hadi Barkaati, Taajush Shariah Allama Akhtar Raza, have also visited. |
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The Jummah Masjid houses the Mazar Shareef of [[Syed Peer Jamal Shah]](;a waliullah from Cutch Naliya,India) in the backyard of the mosque. This is a dargah where people come & pray. |
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The Jummah Masjid is known for live broadcasts of [[Jumu'ah|Jummah Prayers]] every Friday, taraweeh prayers during the month of [[Ramadan]], Eid Prayers, and spiritual programs like Majilis for the first 10 days of Muharram, the first 12 days of Rabi ul Awwal, Mehfil e Ashurah & various 'Urs Shareef held throughout the year. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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[[File:Port Louis, Jummah Masjeed, interieur (4).jpg|thumb|right|courtyard of the Mosque]] |
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In 1852,members of the mercantile community of Port Louis( Haji Joonus Allarakia, Casseem Hemeem,Joosub Satardeenah, Elias Hadjee Hamode, Hajee Abdoollah Essack, Hajee Ab doorahim Allanah, Ismael Ibrahim and Omar Yacoob)formed a co-operative endeavour and purchased, in their own name and on behalf of the Muslim community of Mauritius,{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} two properties situated in Queen Street, Port Louis, for the aggregate sum of Rs 6,800.00. The deeds of purchase, dated October 20, 1852, stipulated, among other things, that the Muslim traders had made the purchases: |
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In 1852, members of the mercantile community of Port Louis (Joonus Allarakia, Casseem Hemeem, Joosub Satardeenah, Elias Hamode, Abdoollah Essack, Ab doorahim Allanah, Ismael Ibrahim and Omar Yacoob) purchased two properties in Queen Street, Port Louis, for a total of [[Mauritian rupee|Rs]] 6,800. The deeds of the purchase, dated October 20, 1852, stipulated, among other things, that the Muslim merchants had made the purchases:<ref name=Arabes/> |
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{{quote|... jointly and severally, in their own names as well as on behalf of the entire Muslim congregation of Mauritius from which they hereby declare having received special powers. The purchasers declare that the sum of money paid for the present purchases does not belong to them personally but to the whole Muslim congregation of Mauritius.<ref name=Arabes/>}} |
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===Mosque of the Arabs=== |
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On one of the properties stood a house which was converted into a temporary prayer house pending the construction of a Mosque. However, the foundation of the future [[Friday Mosque|Jummah Mosque]] was thus laid. Ismael Jeewa, who was a trader and also knowledgeable in Islam, led the prayers at the temporary prayer house. The following year,1853,saw a Mosque of a limited size built and consecrated. Hajee Imam Bacosse Sobedar, who was Imam of the Camp des Lascars Mosque, was called upon to trace the Mihrab (prayer niche) of the new Mosque, which came to be known for many years as the Mosquée-des-Arabes – after its founders, who were mistakenly called [[Arabs]] by the general public. The new Mosque, which could accommodate some two hundred worshippers, was the original Jummah Mosque. However, it was to undergo extensive expansion and improvements over the years and become the focus of Islamic cultural and religious life in Mauritius and become the Ja'mi or Jummah Mosque (Grand Mosque) of Mauritius and the symbol of “the faith, zeal and selflessness of those early pioneers of Islam, adequately versed in religion and high minded enough to think that no community could live without religion and no man without prayer.”{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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A house on one of the properties was temporarily used as a place of worship, while the mosque was being constructed. Ismael Jeewa led the prayers at the temporary prayer house. In 1853, a small mosque was built and consecrated. Bacosse Sobedar, [[imam]] of the [[Camp des Lascars Mosque]], outlined the ''[[mihrab]]'' (prayer niche) of the new mosque, which came to be known for many years as the ''Mosquée des Arabes'' ("Mosque of the Arabs") – after its founders, whom the general public mistook for [[Arabs]]. The new mosque, which could accommodate some 200 worshippers, was the original Jummah Mosque.<ref name=Arabes/> |
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The steady increase in the Muslim population in Port-Louis soon made it evident that the Mosquée-des-Arabes was too small to satisfy the growing congregation. However, the need for a bigger Mosque could not be satisfied easily and sooner. More space meant more land had to be acquired. And for the next twenty years (1857–1877), that would be the main concern of the Managing Body of the Mosque. During that period, the properties around the Mosquée-des-Arabes that formed the quadrangle of about three-quarter acre were successively acquired by groups of generous Muslim traders in seven different lots for the total sum of Rs 134,260.00 and donated to the Mosque. All but one of the deeds of purchase it was mentioned that the purchases were made on behalf of the whole Muslim community of Mauritius. So it came to pass that the entire block around the Mosquée-des-Arabes – bounded by Royal, New Little Mountain (now Joseph Rivière), Queen and Little Mountain (now Jummah Mosque) Streets, came under the ownership of the Muslim community. Soon plans for the expansion of the Mosque were drawn and work on the project began. |
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The growing Muslim population in Port-Louis was in need of a larger mosque and so between 1857 and 1877, seven different lots around the mosque, amounting to {{convert|3/4|acre|ha|order=flip}}, were successively bought by Muslim merchants for [[Mauritian rupee|Rs]] 134,260 and donated to the mosque.<ref name=Arabes/> Part of the financing came from a two percent tax on [[grain trade]]<ref name=Jummah/> All but one of the deeds of purchase mentioned that the purchases were made on behalf of the whole Muslim community of Mauritius. In the end, the entire block around the mosque —bound by Royal, New Little Mountain (now Joseph Rivière), Queen and Little Mountain (now Jummah Mosque) Streets— became property of the Muslim community.<ref name=Arabes/> |
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The expansion works began in 1878 and were overseen by Jackaria Jan Mahomed. Artisans, led by Ishaq Mistry, and building materials were shipped from India, but disease among the workers and shortage of construction supplies delayed the completion until 1895. The enlarged mosque occupied an entire block, save for a small plot of land, which was leased to businesses.<ref name=Jummah/> |
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The expansion project of the Mosque generated interest among Muslims everywhere in the island. “We should see here”, wrote Issac and Raman in their history of the Jummah Mosque, “not only a mere human effort crowned with success but rather the unravelling of a divine design showing that those who have the fulfilment of His will at heart verily not only deserve His blessings but are also helped as promised by Him.”{{Citation needed|date=June 2010}} |
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The mosque's architecture is a blend of [[Moorish architecture|Moorish]] and [[Mughal architecture|Mughal]] influences. The old former Mosque of the Arabs was incorporated as the main prayer hall in the expanded building, illuminated by glass [[chandelier]]s. An [[Terminalia catappa|Indian almond]] or badamia tree stands in the middle of the mosque's courtyard and was already present on the two pieces of land that were purchased in 1852.<ref name=Jummah/> |
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==Aqeedah== |
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The Jummah Masjid is a Sunni ([[Barelvi]]) masjid. The faith & practices of the musallis are based entirely on the teachings of Imam [[Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi]], the great Mujaddid (reviver) of the 20th century.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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The [[imam]] of the Jummah Mosque is Muhammad Fakii Ali from [[Kenya]]. He is also the head of the ''[[madrasa]]'' (Islamic school), where ''[[hifz]]'' lessons (memorisation of the [[Qur'an]]) are given. The graduation ceremony is held every year on the 27th night of [[Ramadan]], on the occasion of ''[[Laylat al-Qadr]]''. The ''[[khatib]]'' of the Jummah Mosque is Mufti Muhammad Ishaq Qadiri Razvi from [[Pakistan]].{{citation needed|date=April 2016}} |
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==Organisation== |
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However, the Khateeb of the Jummah Masjid is Allama Mufti Muhammad Ishaq Qadiri Razvi from Pakistan. He is a scholar guide of the Rizvi order. Since his arrival, the Jummah masjid has been progressing in the propagation of Islam in Mauritius.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} He is one of the founders of the Jummah Masjid website (www.jummahmasjid.org) & many other projects, for example the SMS Service, Halal Committee, Daarul Iftah. He also gives aalim courses. |
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The managing committee is elected on a three-year basis by the members of the Cutchi Maiman Society of Mauritius. After every three years of management, a new committee is voted or renewed. The current ''mutawalli'' (president) is Nissar Ahmad Ramtoola.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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The managing committee is elected on a three-year basis by the members of the Sunni Cutchee Memon Society of Mauritius. After every three years of management, a new committee is voted or renewed. |
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The actual Mutawalli (President) is Nissar Ahmad Ramtoola, one of the most successful president in the history of the Jummah Mosque.{{citation needed|date=November 2013}} |
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The Halal Department has been renewed and revived by his effort and the Jummah Masjid has certified many{{vague|date=November 2013}} slaughter houses, manufacturers, industries, food outlets, restaurants etc. |
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==The masjids affiliated to the Jummah-Masjid== |
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The institutional role of the Jummah-Masjid make that many Masjids (mosques) throughout the island are affiliated to it. They are under the authority of the Jummah-Masjid. |
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Hereby is the list of Masjids affiliated to the Jummah-Masjid, along with their co-ordinates: |
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==Sources== |
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* [http://www.jummahmasjid.org/indexf1.asp History of The Jummah Masjid] |
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== See also == |
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* [[Islam in Mauritius]] |
* [[Islam in Mauritius]] |
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* [[Lists of mosques]] |
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* [[List of mosques in Africa]] |
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* [[List of mosques in Egypt]] |
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* [[Dargah]] |
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* [[Sufism]] |
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==References== |
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<ref name=Arabes>{{Cite web|title=The "Mosquée des Arabes" |website=The Jummah Mosque in Mauritius |url=http://www.jummahmasjid.org/indexf.asp |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112073403/http://www.jummahmasjid.org/indexf.asp |archivedate=12 January 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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<ref name=Jummah>{{Cite web|title= The Jummah Mosque |website=The Jummah Mosque in Mauritius |url=http://www.jummahmasjid.org/indexf1.asp |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120304223743/http://www.jummahmasjid.org/indexf1.asp |archivedate=4 March 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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==External links== |
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* {{Cite web|title= Jummah Masjid|url=http://www.jummahmasjid.org|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20121003213822/http://www.jummahmasjid.org/|archivedate=3 October 2012|deadurl=yes}} |
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* {{Official website|http://www.jummahmasjid.org}} |
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مسجد جمعة | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Governing body | Cutchi Maiman Society |
| Location | |
| Location | Port Louis, Mauritius |
  Shown within Mauritius | |
| Geographic coordinates | 20°9′35.5″S 57°30′17.5″E / 20.159861°S 57.504861°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Date established | 20 October 1852 |
| Website | |
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The Jummah Mosque (Arabic: مسجد جمعة) formerly "Mosque of the Arabs", is a mosque in Port Louis, Mauritius dating from the 1850s. The building combines Indian, Creole and Islamic architecture.[1] The Jummah Mosque houses the remains of Jamal Shah (a pir from Kutch, India) in a marble tomb next to the mosque.[2]
History
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In 1852, members of the mercantile community of Port Louis (Joonus Allarakia, Casseem Hemeem, Joosub Satardeenah, Elias Hamode, Abdoollah Essack, Ab doorahim Allanah, Ismael Ibrahim and Omar Yacoob) purchased two properties in Queen Street, Port Louis, for a total of Rs 6,800. The deeds of the purchase, dated October 20, 1852, stipulated, among other things, that the Muslim merchants had made the purchases:[3]
... jointly and severally, in their own names as well as on behalf of the entire Muslim congregation of Mauritius from which they hereby declare having received special powers. The purchasers declare that the sum of money paid for the present purchases does not belong to them personally but to the whole Muslim congregation of Mauritius.[3]
Mosque of the Arabs
[edit]A house on one of the properties was temporarily used as a place of worship, while the mosque was being constructed. Ismael Jeewa led the prayers at the temporary prayer house. In 1853, a small mosque was built and consecrated. Bacosse Sobedar, imam of the Camp des Lascars Mosque, outlined the mihrab (prayer niche) of the new mosque, which came to be known for many years as the Mosquée des Arabes ("Mosque of the Arabs") – after its founders, whom the general public mistook for Arabs. The new mosque, which could accommodate some 200 worshippers, was the original Jummah Mosque.[3]
Jummah Mosque
[edit]The growing Muslim population in Port-Louis was in need of a larger mosque and so between 1857 and 1877, seven different lots around the mosque, amounting to 0.30 hectares (3⁄4 acre), were successively bought by Muslim merchants for Rs 134,260 and donated to the mosque.[3] Part of the financing came from a two percent tax on grain trade[4] All but one of the deeds of purchase mentioned that the purchases were made on behalf of the whole Muslim community of Mauritius. In the end, the entire block around the mosque —bound by Royal, New Little Mountain (now Joseph Rivière), Queen and Little Mountain (now Jummah Mosque) Streets— became property of the Muslim community.[3]
The expansion works began in 1878 and were overseen by Jackaria Jan Mahomed. Artisans, led by Ishaq Mistry, and building materials were shipped from India, but disease among the workers and shortage of construction supplies delayed the completion until 1895. The enlarged mosque occupied an entire block, save for a small plot of land, which was leased to businesses.[4]
The mosque's architecture is a blend of Moorish and Mughal influences. The old former Mosque of the Arabs was incorporated as the main prayer hall in the expanded building, illuminated by glass chandeliers. An Indian almond or badamia tree stands in the middle of the mosque's courtyard and was already present on the two pieces of land that were purchased in 1852.[4]
Clergy
[edit]The imam of the Jummah Mosque is Muhammad Fakii Ali from Kenya. He is also the head of the madrasa (Islamic school), where hifz lessons (memorisation of the Qur'an) are given. The graduation ceremony is held every year on the 27th night of Ramadan, on the occasion of Laylat al-Qadr. The khatib of the Jummah Mosque is Mufti Muhammad Ishaq Qadiri Razvi from Pakistan.[citation needed]
Organisation
[edit]The managing committee is elected on a three-year basis by the members of the Cutchi Maiman Society of Mauritius. After every three years of management, a new committee is voted or renewed. The current mutawalli (president) is Nissar Ahmad Ramtoola.[citation needed]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Masters, Tom; Carillet, Jean-Bernard (2007). Lonely Planet Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles. Lonely Planet. p. 59. ISBN 978-1-74104-727-1.
- ^ Colonial Research Studies. H.M. Stationery Office. 1960. p. 128.
- ^ a b c d e "The "Mosquée des Arabes"". The Jummah Mosque in Mauritius. Archived from the original on 12 January 2012.
- ^ a b c "The Jummah Mosque". The Jummah Mosque in Mauritius. Archived from the original on 4 March 2012.
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