This facility is Pakistan’s largest Mosque and the world’s 7th largest. Maulana Tariq Jamil highly appreciated the beautiful architecture of the mosque and also offered special prayers for Malik Riaz Hussain.
Maulana Tariq Jamil appreciated the welfare initiatives of Bahria Town and said that the entire nation should follow the examples set by Malik Riaz.
He said that it is vital for the Muslims to be unified and repent for their sins. He said Muslims should learn valuable lessons from the events of Karbala.
Maulana Tariq Jamil urged the citizens to realise their responsibilities towards the country and strive for a better Pakistan.
Bahria Town made special security arrangements for the event. The entire internal as well as external premises of the mosque were fully occupied with more than 100,000 people, which included people of all ages and sects. People had even come from surrounding cities. A large number of women were also present in the dedicated areas for them.
This masterpiece of indigenous Pakistani architecture has been designed by Nayyar Dada, and has a capacity to accommodate 70,000 people which makes it the world’s 7th largest mosque. There are dedicated praying areas for women, a school and an Islamic art gallery.
The interior is adorned with beautiful calligraphy and there are hundreds of luminous chandeliers that have been imported from various parts of the globe, creating a vibrant Islamic ambience.
The structure comprises four minarets, each standing tall at 165 feet and a grand dome in the centre which is surrounded by 20 smaller domes.
The most fascinating feature of this masterpiece is that the exterior consists of four million, 2.5 inch Multani tiles which have been handmade with special Multani clay and manually placed by the craftsmen. It took four years alone just to place these tiles.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 3rd, 2014.
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As said by a friend "build a mosque and legitimize all your illegal work in the eyes of the public"
Yehi tareeqa hay bhai. Loot billions, then donate some lacs, build a mosque, wash your sins, reintegrate. But God is watching. And He is the best judge of all. People cannot buy favor from God. These acts of grandeur on the back of massive corruption is a similar attempt.
Also, I fail to see how building one of the largest mosques is a service to 'humanity'. What a drama and a fine businessman this man Malik Riaz is.
All Bahria Towns in Pakistan itself are beautiful additions further to extending better living standards / facilities in the country. The credit goes to Malik Riaz Hussain & his vision in flourishing the housing as Industry. The Mosque of such grandeur at Lahore must be taken as an excellent service of Mr Riaz Malik. May Allah (ST) shower his blessings upon him. The noble work deserve appreciation and to his all other contributions, he use to make at all times, for the people of Pakistan. Pray for reward of Allah, the all Mighty, the merciful, the Lord of known & known cosmos, Amen
The initiative (of Bahria Town mosque) by Malik Riaz needs to be looked at positively by all and people of means should try to do their bit for the common welfare of humanity.