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{{Short description|Mosque to be built in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2025}}
{{about|the planned mosque in Dhannipur|the destroyed mosque in this area|Babri Masjid}}
{{Infobox religious building
| building_name = Muhammad bin Abdullah Masjid<br/>{{small|(''Ayodhya Mosque'')}}
| native_name =
| native_name_lang =
| religious_affiliation = [[Sunni Islam]] {{small|''(not consecrated)''}}
| tradition =
| status = [[Mosque]] {{small|''(not consecrated)''}}
| functional_status = ''Planned; {{as of|2024|09|lc=on}}, construction not commenced''
| governing_body = [[Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation]]
| groundbreaking = 26 January 2021
| year_completed =
| coordinates = {{coord|26.762|82.002|type:landmark_region:IN-UP|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
| map_type = India Uttar Pradesh
| map_size = 250
| map_relief = 1
| map_caption = Location of the planned mosque in [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| location = [[Dhannipur]], [[Ayodhya district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| country = [[India]]
| religious_features_label = Predecessor
| religious_features = [[Babri Masjid]]
| funded_by = {{ubl|{{nowrap|[[Government of Uttar Pradesh|Uttar Pradesh Government]] {{small|(land)}}}}|[[Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board]]|Donations:}} {{smalldiv|{{bulleted list|40% by [[Hindus]]|30% by [[Muslims]]|30% [[Corporate donations|Corporates]]}}}}
| architect = Imran Shaikh
| architecture_type = {{nowrap|[[Mosque architecture]]}}
| architecture_style = [[Indo-Islamic architecture|Indo-Islamic]] {{small|(when complete)}}
| site_area = {{cvt|5|acre|ha|order=flip}}
| interior_area = {{convert|4500|m2}} {{small|(complex)}}
| construction_cost = {{INR}}300 [[crore]] {{small|(estimated)}}
| dome_quantity = One {{small|(when complete)}}
| minaret_quantity = Five {{small|(when complete)}}
| footnotes =
}}
{{Ayodhya debate}}
The '''Muhammad bin Abdullah Masjid''', also known as the '''Ayodhya Mosque''', is a planned [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]] [[mosque]], not commenced, that is to be located in [[Dhannipur]], in the [[Ayodhya district]] of the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]], India. The site was designated by the [[Supreme Court of India]] following its verdict on the [[Ayodhya dispute]] case that allocated land previously used for a mosque to be used for a [[Hindu temple]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-13 |title=Ayodhya mosque to be named after the Prophet; design finalised |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/ayodhya-mosque-to-be-named-after-the-prophet-design-finalised-101697139664822.html |access-date=2023-12-03 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Mishra |first=Ishita |date=2023-10-12 |title=Proposed mosque in Ayodhya gets a new name and design |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/proposed-mosque-in-ayodhya-gets-a-new-name-and-design/article67413089.ece |access-date=2023-12-03 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

The construction of the mosque and associated complex is managed by the [[Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation]] (IICF) trust.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Razak|first=Hanie Abdul|date=2021-01-19|title=Construction of Ayodhya mosque to begin with flag-hoisting on Republic Day|url=https://www.siasat.com/construction-of-ayodhya-mosque-to-begin-with-flag-hoisting-on-republic-day-2070951/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131052215/https://www.siasat.com/construction-of-ayodhya-mosque-to-begin-with-flag-hoisting-on-republic-day-2070951/ |archive-date=2021-01-31 |access-date=2021-01-26|website=The Siasat Daily|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ayodhya Mosque Work Starts On Republic Day With Tricolour Hoisting|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ayodhya-mosque-work-starts-on-republic-day-with-tricolour-hoisting-tree-plantation-2358171|access-date=2021-01-26|publisher=NDTV}}</ref> The proposed mosque is almost {{convert|22|km}} away from the [[Ram Mandir, Ayodhya|Ram Mandir]], a Hindu temple,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theprint.in/india/dhannipur-near-ayodhya-already-has-15-mosques-local-muslims-want-hospital-and-college-too/361492/|title=Dhannipur near Ayodhya already has 15 mosques, local Muslims want hospital and college too|website=theprint.in|date=February 7, 2020}}</ref> the former site of its predecessor, the [[Babri Masjid]]. Dhannipur is a [[Hamlet (place)|hamlet]] located in Sohawal tehsil.

{{as of|2024|09}}, construction of the mosque had not commenced.

== Construction ==
The project was formally launched by the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board by hoisting the national flag and planting saplings on [[Republic Day (India)|Republic Day]] of 2021. In addition to the mosque, the complex is planned to include a hospital, museum, library, a community kitchen which can feed a maximum of 2,000 people per day, and an Indo-Islamic cultural research centre and publication house.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ayodhyas-dhannipur-mosque-project-launched-with-unfurling-of-tricolour-on-rday-101611667926019.html|title=Ayodhya's Dhannipur mosque project launched with unfurling of tricolour on Republic day|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=January 29, 2021}}</ref>

A groundbreaking ceremony for the planned mosque was held on 26 January 2021.<ref name=":0" /> The planned mosque was officially named as '''Ahmadullah Shah Mosque''', as an honour to the leader of [[Indian rebellion of 1857|Indian Independence war of 1857]], [[Ahmadullah Shah|Maulavi Ahmadullah Shah]], but was later renamed in honour of the [[Prophets and messengers in Islam|Islamic prophet]] [[Muhammad]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=|first= |date=25 January 2021 |title=Ahmadullah Shah: Ayodhya Mosque to be named after the maulana who died for India's Independence |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ahmadullah-shah-ayodhya-mosque-to-be-named-after-the-maulana-who-died-for-indias-independance/articleshow/80445822.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126025828/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ahmadullah-shah-ayodhya-mosque-to-be-named-after-the-maulana-who-died-for-indias-independance/articleshow/80445822.cms |archive-date=2021-01-26 |access-date=2021-01-26 |website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>

An initial [[Neo-futurism|futuristic]] design by S. M. Akhtar, without domes or [[minaret]]s,<ref>{{cite web |author=Barot, Prutha |url=https://www.archidiaries.com/articles/ayodhya-mosque-design-s-m-akhtar-shifting-the-vocabulary-of-islamic-architecture/ |title=Ayodhya mosque design: S.M. Akhtar Shifting the vocabulary of Islamic Architecture |work=ArchiDiaries.com |date=2021 |access-date=8 March 2025 }}</ref> was rejected in 2023,<ref>{{cite news |author=Mishra, Ishita |title=Proposed mosque in Ayodhya gets a new name and design |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/proposed-mosque-in-ayodhya-gets-a-new-name-and-design/article67413089.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription |date=13 October 2023 |access-date=8 March 2025 }}</ref> and Imran Shaikh became the project architect. His design blended traditional [[Indo-Islamic architecture]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pioneerarchitects.com/revealing-architect-of-new-mosque-in-ayodhya/#:~:text=Imran%20Shaikh%2C%20the%20revealing%20architect,seamlessly%20blends%20tradition%20with%20innovation. |title=Revealing architect of new mosque in Ayodhya |work=Pioneer Architects |date=25 January 2024 |access-date=8 March 2025 }}</ref> including a dome and five minarets,<ref>{{cite news |author= |title=Ayodhya mosque: Black brick with gold Quran inscriptions to arrive from Mecca, Construction to start in April after Eid |work=The Economic Times of India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/ayodhya-mosque-black-brick-with-gold-quran-inscriptions-to-arrive-from-mecca-construction-to-start-in-april-after-eid/articleshow/107482119.cms?from=mdr |date=7 February 2024 |access-date=8 March 2025 }}</ref> with modern building styles. In September 2024 it was reported that construction had not commenced due to lack of funds and community antipathy towards the proposed mosque.<ref>{{cite news |author=Dhingra, Sanya |title=Just Rs 90 lakh raised in 5 years, why not a single brick has been laid for Ayodhya mosque |work=The Print |url=https://theprint.in/india/just-rs-90-lakh-raised-in-5-years-why-not-a-single-brick-has-been-laid-for-ayodhya-mosque/2259763/ |date=10 September 2024 |access-date=8 March 2025 }}</ref> The IICF sought to have restrictions lifted so that it could receive donations from overseas, restricted by the [[Foreign Contribution Regulation Act]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Mishra, Ishita |title=Facing fund crunch, Ayodhya mosque to now focus on FCRA clearances |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/facing-fund-crunch-ayodhya-mosque-to-now-focus-on-fcra-clearances/article68665390.ece |work=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription |date=20 September 2024 |access-date=8 March 2025 }}</ref>

Construction of the mosque, 300-bed hospital, museum, library, and associated facilities is estimated to cost {{INR}}300 [[crore]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Dhingra, Sanya |title=Ayodhya's upcoming mosque inspired by ancient Islamic architecture – Will include hospital, kitchen and more! Here's all about the project |work=Financial Express |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/infrastructure-ayodhyas-upcoming-mosque-inspired-by-ancient-islamic-architecture-will-include-hospital-kitchen-and-more-heres-all-about-the-project-3271590/ |date=October 13, 2023 |access-date=8 March 2025 }}</ref> Around 40% of the donations received by the Trust were given by [[Hindus]], while [[Muslims]] contributed 30%. The remaining 30% are corporate donations. The Trust secretary, Athar Hussain, confirmed that {{as of|2022|11|lc=on}} the Trust had received {{INR}}40 [[lakhs]] in donations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=उरमलिया |first=आशीष |date=2022-11-11 |title=अयोध्या मस्जिद निर्माण में सबसे ज्यादा दान हिंदुओं ने दिया: 36 महीने से एक सड़क बनी थी रोड़ा, नक्शा तक पास नहीं हो पाया |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/local/uttar-pradesh/news/after-36-months-it-was-found-that-the-building-cannot-be-built-on-that-land-application-for-land-use-change-130547730.html |access-date=2022-11-12 |website=Dainik Bhaskar |language=hi}}</ref>

The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation (IICF), having provided all required documentation to the central government for Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) approval, anticipates a favorable decision by the end of the year or early 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-06 |title=Babri Masjid demolition: New mosque project in Ayodhya tentatively set for April 2026 rollout|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/babri-masjid-demolition-new-mosque-project-in-ayodhya-tentatively-set-for-april-2026-rollout/article70364812.ece|access-date=2025-12-06 |website=The Hindu|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-06 |title=Ayodhya mosque yet to see light of the day even six years after Supreme Court verdict|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttar-pradesh/ayodhya-mosque-yet-to-see-light-of-the-day-even-six-years-after-supreme-court-verdict-3822146|access-date=2025-12-06 |website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref>

== Controversies ==
{{main|Ayodhya dispute}}
=== Shariyat law disagreement ===
The [[All India Muslim Personal Law Board]] has stated that the construction of the mosque is against the Waqf Act and is illegal under [[Sharia|Shariyat law]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ayodhya mosque against Waqf Act, illegal under Shariyat law: AIMPLB |website=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/ayodhya-mosque-against-waqf-act-illegal-under-shariyat-law-aimplb/story-0QrFb4aJkLrQA8HwjzkceJ.html}}</ref> AIMIM chief [[Asaduddin Owaisi]] also claimed that donating money for construction and praying at the mosque is [[haram]] (forbidden) according to Islamic principles, to which the Mosque Trust replied that "serving humanity is not haram".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Contributing for construction and prayers at masjid in Ayodhya is haraam: Owaisi |website=Deccan Chronicle |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/270121/contributing-for-construction-and-prayers-at-masjid-in-ayodhya-is-h.html}}</ref>

=== Ownership dispute ===
Two sisters from Delhi filed a petition in the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court, claiming ownership of the land allotted for the mosque along with {{convert|28|acre|ha|order=flip}} of surrounding land, which they claim was given to their father at the time of [[Partition of India|partition]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/delhi-siblings-claim-ownership-of-land-offered-for-ayodhya-mosque-move-court/article33746388.ece/ |title=Delhi siblings claim ownership of land offered for Ayodhya mosque, move court |website=The Hindu |date= |access-date= }}</ref>

== See also ==
{{stack|{{portal|India|Islam}}}}
* [[Islam in India]]
* [[List of mosques in India]]
* [[Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{cite web |url=https://www.mmbadonation.com/campaign.php |title=Website soliciting for donations |work=Masjid Muhammad Bin Abdullah |date=2024 |access-date=8 March 2025 |format=shows the rejected [[Neo-futurism|futuristic]] design with {{INR}}136,000 donations collected. }}

{{Mosques in India}}

[[Category:21st-century mosques in India]]
[[Category:Ayodhya district]]
[[Category:Mosque buildings with minarets in India]]
[[Category:Mosques in Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Indo-Islamic mosques]]
[[Category:Proposed mosques]]

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