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| building_name = Jamiul Futuh<br />
| native_name = ഇന്ത്യൻ ഗ്രാൻഡ് മസ്ജിദ്<br />
| native_name_lang = ml<br />
| image = Markaz knowledge city.jpg<br />
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| caption = The Jamiul Futuh at night<br />
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| map_type = India Kerala<br />
| map_size = 250<br />
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| map_caption = Location of the mosque in [[Kerala]]<br />
| location = [[Markaz Knowledge City]], [[Calicut]], [[Kozhikode district]], [[Kerala]]<br />
| country = [[India]]<br />
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| religious_affiliation = [[Sunni Islam]]<br />
| rite = [[Shafi‘i school|Shafi‘i]]<br />
| consecration_year = <br />
| status = [[Mosque]]<br />
| functional_status = Active<br />
| leadership = Dr. Muhammed Abdul Hakkim Azhari {{small|([[imam]])}}<br />
| website = {{url|jamiulfutuh.com}}<br />
| architect = {{ubl|Ar Darvish Kareem|Ar Ahammed Aflah}}<br />
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| groundbreaking = 2011<br />
| year_completed = 2022<br />
| construction_cost = {{INR}}400&nbsp;million<br />
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The '''Jamiul Futuh''', officially known as the '''Jāmi'ul Futūh''', and also known as '''The Indian Grand Masjid''' and the '''Shahre Mubarak Grand Mosque''', is a [[Shafi‘i school|Shafi‘i]] [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]] [[mosque]], located in [[Markaz Knowledge City]], in the [[Kozhikode district]] of the state of [[Kerala]], in the south of India. It is the largest mosque in Kerala and can accommodate up to 25,000 worshippers. It was founded by [[Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad]], the [[Grand Mufti of India]], and officially opened in September 2022. <br />
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The congregation is led by [[Imam]] Dr. Muhammed Abdul Hakkim Azhari.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jamiul Futuh – The Indian Grand Masjid Calls For Urgent Action To Protect Minorities In Bangladesh |url=https://thecommunemag.com/jamiul-futuh-issues-statement-on-tensions-in-bangladesh-calls-for-urgent-action-to-protect-minorities-in-bangladesh |work=The Commune |date=4 December 2024 |access-date=18 January 2025 }}</ref><br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The mosque has influences of [[Abbasid dynasty|Abbasid]], [[Mughal architecture|Mughal]], [[Moroccan architecture|Moroccan]], and [[Ottoman architecture|Ottoman]] architectural elements, and it follows the green building concept. It consists of a research library, the Office of the Grand Mufti of India, and a cultural heritage museum.<ref name="ibn">{{cite news |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indias-biggest-mosque-to-be-built-in-kerala/142847-3.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110213073703/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/indias-biggest-mosque-to-be-built-in-kerala/142847-3.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 February 2011 |title=India's biggest mosque to be built in Kerala |date=9 February 2011 |work=[[CNN-IBN]] |access-date=22 June 2011}}</ref> The building site covers {{convert|9|acres|ha|order=flip|spell=on}} and is surrounded by a {{convert|4|acres|ha|order=flip|adj=on}} green belt and a {{convert|72000|sqft|m2|order=flip|adj=on}} [[roof garden|rooftop garden]].<br />
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The mosque grounds contain a [[relic]], believed by Muslims to be a hair of the [[Prophets in Islam|Islamic prophet]] [[Muhammad]]. The name of the mosque comes from the [[Arabic language|Arabic]] word ''shahre'', meaning hair, and ''mubarak,'' meaning blessed.<br />
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== Founder ==<br />
[[Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad]] is an Islamic scholar and community leader, pivotal in the growth and development of the Muslim community in Kerala.<br />
His service includes holding the position of General Secretary of the All-India Muslim Scholars Association and serving as the Chancellor of [[Jamia Markazu Ssaquafathi Ssunniyya]].<br />
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A core focus of his life has been promoting Islamic education and working to improve the socio-economic status of Muslims in India. He is also a vocal advocate for interfaith dialogue. He is an author, having written approximately 60 books on a variety of religious and social subjects.<ref>{{cite web<br />
|title=Jamiul Futuh – Official Website<br />
|url=https://www.jamiulfutuh.com/<br />
|website=Jamiul Futuh - The Indian Grand Masjid<br />
|publisher=Jamiul Futuh<br />
|access-date=2025-10-07<br />
|language=en<br />
}}</ref><br />
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== Architecture ==<br />
The mosque showcases the captivating [[Indo-Saracenic Revival architecture|Indo-Saracenic Revival]] architectural style. The grounds of the mosque also contain a [[madrasa]], that provides education and Islamic courses and classes.<br />
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The architecture combines traditional and contemporary styles. The main entrance features white and gold artistic details. The mosque has four main large gates, named the Makkah Gate, Madinah Gate, Yamani Gate and Shami Gate. Additionally, there are nine entrance doors, known as Babu'l-Fath, Babu's-Salam, Babu't-Tawbah, Babu's-Safaa, Babu'l-Ihsan, Babu't-Taqwa and Babu'r-Rahma.<br />
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The mosque also features Indo-Arabian domes. The interior features four pillars dedicated to the names of the four great Imams: Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik bin Anas, Imam Shafi'i, and Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal. The central dome's rotunda is adorned with Quranic verses, including passages from Surah Al-Muzzammil, Surah Al-Fath, Ayah Al-Kursi, and the ayah "Innallaha wa malaaikathahu".<br />
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The Mihrab (Pulpit) is a masterpiece of design, featuring a depiction of a green plant with the 'Asmaul Husna' (the divine names of Allah) inscribed on its leaves. A distinct feature of the mosque is the raised Azan chamber positioned opposite the pulpit. Furthermore, calligraphy art featuring the names of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (s), Abubakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali, and Fatima graces the inner hall.<ref>{{cite web<br />
|title=Jamiul Futuh – Official Website<br />
|url=https://www.jamiulfutuh.com/<br />
|website=Jamiul Futuh - The Indian Grand Masjid<br />
|publisher=Jamiul Futuh<br />
|access-date=2025-10-07<br />
|language=en<br />
}}</ref><br />
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== See also ==<br />
{{stack|{{portal|India|Islam}}}}<br />
* [[Islam in India]]<br />
* [[List of mosques in India]]<br />
* [[List of mosques in Kerala]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{official website|https://www.jamiulfutuh.com}}<br />
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{{Mosques in India}}<br />
{{Islam in Kerala}}<br />
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[[Category:21st-century mosques in India]]<br />
[[Category:Grand mosques|Shahre Mubarak]]<br />
[[Category:Indo-Saracenic Revival mosques]]<br />
[[Category:Markaz]]<br />
[[Category:Mosques completed in 2022]]<br />
[[Category:Mosque buildings with domes in India]]<br />
[[Category:Mosque buildings with minarets in India]]<br />
[[Category:Mosques in Kerala]]<br />
[[Category:Religious buildings and structures in Kozhikode district]]<br />
[[Category:Shafi'i mosques]]<br />
[[Category:Sunni mosques in India]]<br />
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