"Jama Masjid" Legacy of Mughal Architect

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is the largest Mosque in India which is situated 500 meter far from Red Fort. Originally called the Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, or "mosque commanding view of the world", the Jama Masjid stands at the heart of Old Delhi. It had been Built between 1644 and 1658.Jama Masjid is one of the last architectural works of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.Jama Masjid Mosque was built with red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans.The Jama Masjid was completed under the supervision of Saadullah Khan, the Prime Minister of Shah Jahan. A sum of Rs 10 lakhs was spent on the construction of the Jama Masjid.  

 "A message of Peace"

       

In those days when the daily wages of a mason and a labourer were 2 paisa and 1 paisa respectively. The main prayer hall of the Jama Masjid is made up of high cusped arches and marble domes.25, 000 people can pray in the courtyard of Jama Masjid at a time and it is India’s largest mosque. The main Eastern entrance remains closed most of the days except Friday (Jummerat). Some historians claim that after construction of Jama Masjid, there has been remained lot of Marbles and stone pieces. It was a mountainous task to clean the relics of Jama Masjid. So Saddullah Khan has announced that whorver need this stuff they can bring with them free of cost. So at end the whole Jama Masjid had been cleaned. 

 People are doing 'Wuju' before paying "Namaz" 

Before entering at Jama Masjid, first you will have to put off  your shoes/sandals. After that you will have to go for Wuju which means that you have to clean your feets, throat and face. It is the ritual of Every Mosque in the world. There is another substitute of "Wuju". There are many places in the world where water density is very low. So in those places you can use holy soil (Pak Mitti). The reason is behind that when you have to pay " Namaz" than you should be Pak(Holy). It is the basic doctrine of doing Namaz. Enjoy the rituals feelings and tradition of Jama Masjid. Although "Gaalib cursed himself by saying that"

Kaba kis munh se jaaoge 'Gaalib'

Sharm tumko magar nahin aati.

काबा किस मुंह से जाओगे 'ग़ालिब',

शर्म तुमको मगर नहीं आती ।।

 A back view of "Jama Masjid"