In memoriam: Junaid Jamshed Mosque open to public

Late singer-turned-evangelist died in the 2017 PIA air disaster

KARACHI: A Karachi mosque built in the memory of late singer-turned-evangelist Junaid Jamshed on Wednesday opened its doors to the public.



"The Junaid Jamshed Masjid' has been inaugurated today at Singer Chowrangi, Korangi at J. Unit 2, Karachi. Such a beautiful mosque. It has been named in loving memory of our beloved and dearest JJ. Please do remember Junaid Bhai in your prayers," actor Sanam Baloch said on Twitter.

'Junaid Jamshed Masjid' has been inaugurated today at Singer Chowrangi #Korangi at J. Unit 2, #Karachi. Such a beautiful mosque. The mosque has been named in loving memory of our beloved and dearest #JJ. Please do remember Junaid Bhai in your prayers! 🙏 #JunaidJamshed #Ramazan pic.twitter.com/dQ52QCam2G

— Sanam Balochians (@SanamBalochfans) May 22, 2018

JJ was the lead vocalist of popular Pakistani boy band Vital Signs. Famous for his philanthropy, everyone JJ crossed paths with only had praise for him. The vocalist was at the peak of his career when he turned to religion.





In an exclusive interview to The Express Tribune, the deceased evangelist opened up on what compelled him to do what he did. "When I saw Muslims the world over suffering in one form or another, it started to play on my mind," he said.



"I started interacting with religious scholars busy finding ways of arresting the ummah's decline. The very thought that they were thinking about my family, the ummah and I was very noble."

"Here, I was living in a very selfish world; all we did was think about ourselves and not care about anyone else. All that affected me," he added.





JJ left an enviable legacy following his death in the 2016 PIA air disaster. His work continues to inspire myriads and his message of love and benevolence continues to prevail.



Do pal ka yeh jeevan hai kuch karna hai toh kar guzro as he once crooned to much acclaim.



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