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{{short description|Oldesr mosque in Karnataka}}
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{{Infobox religious building|name=Masjid Zeenath Baksh|native_name=Baliye Palli|religious_affiliation=[[Islam]]|image=File:Jumma mazjid, Zinad Baksh, Bunder, Mangalore-2.jpg|image_upright=1.35|caption=Prayer hall of Zeenath Baksh Jama Masjid|map_type=Karnataka#India|coordinates={{coord|12.864849|74.832187|display=inline,title}}|location=Bunder, [[Mangalore]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]|district=[[Dakshina Kannada]]|state=[[Karnataka]]|country={{flag|India}}|architecture_style=[[Dravidian architecture]]|founded_by=[[Malik Deenar]]|established=April 18, 643 AD (Approx.)}}

The '''Zeenath Baksh Juma Masjid''' ('Mosque that reflects beauty') commonly known as '''Masjid Zeenath Baksh''' is the 3rd oldest mosque in [[India]] and the oldest in the state of [[Karnataka]].

The mosque was established by the kin and kith of [[sahabah]] of [[Muhammad|prophet Muhammad]], thus emerging as of exceptional importance to the Muslims in the region.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.karnataka.com/mangalore/zeenath-baksh-masjid/|title=Zeenath Baksh Masjid {{!}} Zeenath Baksh Masjid Mangalore {{!}} Zeenath Baksh Masjid History|date=2017-12-02|work=Karnataka.com|access-date=2018-06-30|language=en-US}}</ref>

== History ==
Arab traders have had a warm longstanding relationship with the local population as well as the rulers of the western coastal belt of [[India]] from the earliest of the times, and have engaged in trade through the [[Arabian Sea]].<ref name=":0" />
[[File:Tipu_Sultan_BL.jpg|left|thumb|[[Tipu Sultan]], the sultan of [[Kingdom of Mysore|Mysore]] undertook the renovation task of the mosque.]]
Consequent on the advent of Islam in the early stage, a team of Arab Muslim Traders, under the Leadership of Islamic propagator [[Malik Deenar|Hazarath Mohammed Malik Bin Deenar]] had visited Malabar and landed at [[Kodaganoor|Kodungallur]]. The then ruler, Raja Cheruman Permal being very appeased with the extremely pious, honest, disciplinary behavior of [[Malik Deenar]] and his companions made sure that the traders were provided proper accommodation, necessary facilities, and also a place to trade. The king also went on to provide them with land to build mosques on their request.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.kamalkapoor.com/muslim-spiritual-places/zeenath-baksh-masjid.asp|title=Zeenath Baksh Masjid, Indian Masjid Zeenath Baksh, Karnataka Masjid Zeenath Baksh, Masjid Zeenath Baksh travel guide, The Zeenath Baksh Masjid of Mangalore|website=www.kamalkapoor.com|access-date=2018-05-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://tourmet.com/masjid-zeenath-baksh-jumma-masjid-mangalore/|title=Masjid Zeenath Baksh (Jumma Masjid), Mangalore - tourmet|date=2015-01-06|work=tourmet|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-US}}</ref>

Masjid Zeenath Baksh was the second out of the ten mosques built by them following [[Cheraman Juma Mosque|Cheraman Juma Mosque of Kodungallur]] . The masjid was inaugurated on Friday the 22nd of the month of Jumada al-awwal, [[Hijri|hijra]] 22 (approx. April 18, 643 AD).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mangaloretoday.com/opinion/Historic-Masjids-of-Mangalore.html|title=Historic Masjids of Mangalore|last=Mangalore|first=Mangalore Today|website=www.mangaloretoday.com|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Hijri Gregorian Converter by IslamiCity.org - Most Beautiful Hijri Converter on the Web - IslamiCity|url=https://www.islamicity.org/hijri-gregorian-converter/|access-date=2021-04-12|website=www.islamicity.org|language=en-US}}</ref>

In the later half of the 18th century, Tipu Sultan, the sultan of [[Kingdom of Mysore|Mysore]] undertook the renovation process of the mosque.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mangaluruonline.in/city-guide/masjid-zeenath-baksh|title=Zeenath Baksh Mosque, Zeenath Baksh Juma Masjid Mangalore|website=www.mangaluruonline.in|access-date=2018-05-20}}</ref> The mosque was not only renovated but also beautified with exquisite wooden carving. These rare pieces of artwork adorn the pillars and ceiling of the mosque.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/etched-in-wood-masjid-is-an-oasis-of-peace/article5939844.ece|title=Etched in wood, Masjid is an oasis of peace|author=Staff Correspondent|date=2014-04-23|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> It was also during this time that the mosque was renamed "Zeenath Baksh Jama Masjid" from "Malik Dinar Valya Juma-ath Masjid" by Tipu sultan after his daughter.<ref name=":0" />

== Features ==
Although a mosque, Zeenath Baksh has characteristics similar to that of the many temples found in the region, most notably the [[temple tank]] similar to those in traditional Hindu temples is found within the proximity of the mosque.<ref name=":3" />

Zeenath Baksh is the only mosque in the state of [[Karnataka]] made entirely of wood. The main highlight of the mosque is the wooden inner sanctum consisting of 16 pillars made of teak. The structure is adorned with patterns of symbols, bells, and flowers. It also has life stories of [[Muhammad|prophet Mohammad]] inscribed in it. This wooden structure is made up of [[teak]] and [[rosewood]] which has been used to construct the floor, ceiling, walls and the doors.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":0" />

== Gallery ==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="200px">
File:Jumma mazjid, Zinad Baksh, Bunder, Mangalore-3.jpg|The water tank within the mosque premises
File:Jumma mazjid, Zinad Baksh, Bunder, Mangalore.jpg|The exquisite wood carvings in the pillars of the mosque

</gallery>

== See also ==
* [[Cheraman Juma Mosque|Cheraman Juma Mosque of Kodungallur]]
* [[Tipu Sultan]]
* [[Malik Deenar]]
* [[Jama Masjid, Delhi|Jama Masjid]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Mosques in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Dakshina Kannada district]]

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