'' Our Lord ! grant us good in this world and good in the hereafter and save us from the torment of the Fire '' [Ameen]
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{in Arab} :->
Rabbanaa aatinaa fid-dunyaa hasanatan wafil aakhirati hasanatan waqinaa 'athaaban-naar/-
(Surah Al-Baqarah ,verse 201)
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attraction in the city. The mosque is located near the Bangalore Gate
of the fort. Tippu Sultan built this masjid in 1784 after he ascended
thethrone of Mysore. It is said that he performed the first imamath
himself. The mosque has lofty minarets that touch the sky these
minarets stand on a high platform and has an open court in the front
and a covered verandah. The minarets are double storied and octagonal
in shape with pigeonholes surmounted by domes thatadds to the grandeur
of theentire structure.
There is a huge prayer hall, the Mihrab on the western side. There is
an inscription that mentions all the ninety-nine names of Allah.There
is a flight of about 200 steps leading to the top of the minarets from
where one can have a splendid view of the surrounding area. Persian
scriptures done in fine calligraphy and intricate ornamentation
decorate the walls and ceilings of this Juma Masjid.
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