Madin Sahib
Former mosque in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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The Madin Sahib Mosque, also known as the Madeen Sahab Masjid and the Madin Saeb Masjid, is a former mosque, now in partial ruins, located in the Zadibal area of Srinagar, in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The mosque is listed as a State-protected monument.[1]
(partial ruinous state)
| Madin Sahib Mosque | |
|---|---|
The former mosque in 2016 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam (former) |
| Mosque (former) | |
| Status | Inactive; (partial ruinous state) |
| Location | |
| Location | Zadibal, Srinagar, Srinagar District, Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Founder | Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen |
| Completed | 1448 |
| Spire | One (pagoda) |
History
The Madin Sahib Mosque was built by Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen in 1448. He named it after his teacher, Syed Mohammad Madani, who is also buried to the left of the mosque.[2] Syed Mohammad Madani became Madin Saeb for Kashmiris. Syed Madani came from Medina to India with Timur in 1398. He was sent to Kashmir as Timur's envoy to Sultan Sikander. Madin Sahib liked Kashmir so much that he decided to stay.[3] He initially stayed in Rainawari after becoming a disciple of Syed Mohammad Hamadani. He later on moved close to Badshah's Capital Nowshahar, where Budshah built him the Khankhah. He died on 11 Rajab 849 (13 October 1445). Khwaja Baha-Ud-Din (Ganj-Bakhash) lead his funeral prayer.
Following a dispute between Sunni and Shia Muslims over ownership of the mosque, the mosque was locked in 2002.[4]
Architecture
Gallery
The front of the mosque
The original writing from the 15th century
The left side of the front door with recent repairs
Pagoda spire
Front of the mosque
Front of the mosque
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