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Jama Masjid - The country’s largest mosque

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Jama Masjid of Delhi is the biggest mosque in India and is strategically situated with its façade facing that of Red Fort. The mosque was constructed by great Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and its construction took place between the years 1644 and 1658. Jama Masjid, which was accorded the names Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa, or "mosque commanding view of the world" is considered as last architectural master pieces of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Jama Masjid stands at pivotal point of once popularly known Mughal capital – Shahjahanbad. Speaking in the contemporary and urbane world, Jama Masjid stands at the center point of Old Delhi, and is a jewel accented in the Old Delhi vista. The mosque has commodious courtyard, which can hold thousands of Muslims to perform their prayers or “NAMAZ.” The façade and outer and inner walls of Jama Masjid mosque is made of red sandstone. The courtyard is made of marble. It is believed and known that the huge mosque was constructed by over 5,000 artisans.

The Jama Masjid was finished under the administration of Saadullah Khan, the able and experienced Prime Minister of Mughal Emperor. A cumulative amount of Rs. 10 lakhs was expended on building Jama Masjid. The huge and majestic mosquestands comfortably on a red sandstone entranceway, that is approximately 30 feet (10 m) above the ground level and somewhere around 1400 square yards (1200 m²) in expanse area. The Jama Masjid has got four towers, three gateways, and two minarets. The north and south gateways are commanded by a fleet of steps. The key entrance to Jama Masjid is found on the eastern side that faces the red fort. The entrance way was perhaps used by the Mughal emperors. The tower of the Jama Masjid constitutes five characteristic storeys. Every storey has a prominent balcony. The contiguous structures are exquisitely designed with sophisticated and unique calligraphy scripts.

The initial three storeys of the Jama Masjid tower have been constructed from red sandstone, while the fourth storey is made of marble. The fifth storey is made of sandstone. The Jama Masjid also shows convoluted carvings and has verses emblazoned from the holy Koran. The prominent prayer hall of the Jama Masjid is constructed as high cusped arches as well as the marble domes. The cabinet located on north gate of the Jama Masjid exhibitsassortment of Muhammad's relics - the Koran inscribed on deerskin. There is also a red beard-hair of the prophet, sandals and footprints, rooted in a marble block.

The prayers are recited on Fridays in the magnificent prayer hall. The Muslim congregational on Friday, also popular as the Yaum Al-Jum'a, is participated by local Muslims as well as the tourists. The prayers offered are considered to be ritual.

People from numerous backgrounds and school of thoughts make the visit to Jama Masjid to find the connection between truths and illusions, intellect and instincts and desolation and revival.Jama-Masjid, the magnificent mosque is an exemplary composite of religion, respect, and humanity. The pious place is revered and holds high echelon in heart of Muslims.