Mosque Renovation

The structure of the earlier mosque could accommodate only 300 namazis at a time. With the increasing Muslim population in the area, it soon faced a shortage of space and the old structure was expanded in 1990. The work took five years to finish and the completed structure now extends over 20,000 sq.ft. and can accommodate 3000 worshippers at a time.

With fine etched glass work and arched windows on its frontage the renovated structure provides a pleasing view to the visitors. The interior decoration with the unique arch work and the classical craftsmanship adds beauty to the majestic mosque.

Mosque Other Activities

The mosque not only provides space for namaz but also undertakes a number of activities. Thus, it plays a very important and responsible role in the lives of local Muslims. It is a popular destination for people interested in increasing their knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah and Muslims from the surrounding areas converge at the mosque to listen to lectures on Islamic themes.

Islamic Education for Adults

The mosque committee has made arrangements for the education of adults to provide them training in Islamic studies including Quran recitation. “The age of participants’ ranges from 18 to 80 years. Most of these learners are IT professionals, engineers and other professionals working in different sectors. The number goes up to 80 participants,” said Mr. Suhail Ahmed Sait, Secretary, and Masjid Committee member, Mr. Majeed Ibrahim Sait

Madrasa -E- Salsabeel

The mosque not only provides space for namaz but also undertakes a number of activities. Thus, it plays a very important and responsible role in the lives of local Muslims. It is a popular destination for people interested in increasing their knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah and Muslims from the surrounding areas converge at the mosque to listen to lectures on Islamic themes.

Madrasa -E- Salsabeel for Girls

Earlier, boys and girls were taught in the same premises but girls were forced to discontinue their studies at the age of 12 or 13 and asked to continue their education at home. Noticing that the girls who dropped out were unable to continue their education at home and were wasting their precious time, it was decided to open a separate section for girls so that they continued their education up to the age of 15,” pointed out Mr. Suhail Ahmed Sait, Secretary, and Mr. Majeed Ibrahim Sait.

Madrasa Manba-Ul-Uloom

“Manba-ul-Uloom, a Madrasa for Hifz-e-Quran with boarding and lodging facilities is also managed by the committee,” added Mr. Majeed Ibrahim Sait.

Religious Education for Housewives

As there is an ample opportunity for men to learn and seek knowledge, women are not left unaided. The mosque committee has managed to make separate arrangements for the religious education of housewives. Four days in week, a class of Quran translation is conducted. A male scholar interprets the meaning of the Quran to them while paying due attention that their modesty is guarded. The mosque conducts summer classes in school summer vacations. It is also open to conduct preaching programs and get-together meetings within its premises.

Ramzan Arrangements

Activities during Ramzan are the special feature of the mosque. Keeping in mind the businessmen of the locality, the management makes special arrangement of Taraweeh prayers after the regular taraweeh prayers. Arrangements for iftar are made every day and almost 300 people break their fast in this mosque.

Jamath Khana(Tavelling Preachers)

As an important development, a modern guest house for travelling preachers (Jamaats) has been built here recently as most preachers from foreign countries land here. The guest house is equipped with all modern facilities and is luxurious.

Library

The library called as Salsabeel has around 30,000 books on various subjects like Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, Khutbat etc. It is open for public after Asar prayer. It is said that Imams of different mosques in the area use the library. The mosque committee also extends financial help to Sir Ismail Sait School, an Urdu Primary School close to the mosque that was started by Sir Ismail Sait in 1928.

HSIS Clinic

Haji Sir Ismail Sait Medical Centre attached to the mosque provides free medical aid to the underprivileged section of the surrounding area.

Managing Committee members

The institution and all its activities are managed by a trust consisting of 7 members, whose present president is Mr. Zackria Hashim Sait, while Mr. Irfan Razack, managing director of Prestige group is the vice president. The trustee members include Mr. Suhail Ahmed Sait, Secretary, Mr. Majeed Ibrahim Sait, Mr. Aslam Fazal Sait, Mr. Mohammed Rafiq Sait and Mr. Shabbir Malik Sait.