300 years ago during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam, The Jame Masjid Basar (JMB) along with the grave yard and Idd Gaah was established & designated as a Waqf in a village called Basar approx 250 km north of Hyderabad. The last reconstruction was done 90 years ago by the late Banday-Aali sahab who was the Mutawalli designated at that time. The structure comprised of mud walls andthatched roof which was the norm during that time. Please click here for some pictures of the old structure. Over the years many environmental factors led to the structure becomming weaker. Looking at the dilapidated condition the present Mutawalli Mohammed Liquaul Haq (grandson of Bande-Aali sahab) decided to undertake the much needed reconstruction. After gaining all the approvals & permissions from the former AP State Waqf board (now Telangana Waqf Board) work began in March 2013 and ended on June 2014. The Masjid was inaugurated Alhamdulillah on the first night of Ramzan 1435 Hijri corresponding to 29th June 2014. Allah bless those who voluntered and contributed to this great cause.
A two storied RCC structure has been build with a total plinth area of 4000 sqft. This has come up with the constant endeavour of structural engineer and consultant Khaja Minhaj uddin, and our Architect Misbahuddin Wasif may Allah grant them lot of Ajar for their free of cost services. The masjid can now accomodate mashallah upto 800 people. This is a great relief to the muslim community of Basar who could never before gather in such large congregations before. The ground floor is a dedicated Musalla (prayer area) and the second floor is being utilized as a Madarsa, where at present 90 children (Including Boys and Girls) are learning to recite the Holy Quran with Tajweed and undertaking Hifz. Three teachers have been appointed. Further details on the Madrsa and its activities will be provided after Ramzan.
- Total project cost was 30 Lakh INR (3 million) rupees
- Alhamdulillah the total donation collected was also the same amount
- This is approximately $50,000 USD based on current exchange rate
We would like to thank all of our donors who opened their hearts for this project. May Allah grant all of them the a house in Jannah Ameen.
Since the masjid is surrounded by homes and the main road on the north. This is giving rise to seriousparking problems. With the grace of Allah the neighbour to the west agreed to sell his open land to the masjid and it was purchased for a sum of 4 lakh rupees. Please click here for pictures. The total land area is 300 sq yards.
Below is a list of pending works & their associated costs:
- Need to construct a wall to demarcade the boundry with neighbours property for the open land
- Need to clear up the rubble and flatten the surface to make it usable
- Total cost of parking area development / clean up is about 2 lakh rupees
- Raising of Minars is estimated at about 3 lakh rupees
- Reconstruction of the wuzu khana area, toilets, shops & main gate is phase II which will cost about 10 lakhs rupees
If anyone likes to come forward kindly donate to the masjid account below. Overseas donors kindly contact us directly on the information provided below.