The Abuja National Mosque (), also known as the Nigerian
National Mosque, is the national
mosque
A mosque (; from ar, مَسْجِد, masjid, ; literally "place of ritual prostration"), also called masjid, is a place of prayer for Muslims. Mosques are usually covered buildings, but can be any place where prayers ( sujud) are performed, ...
of
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...
. The mosque was built in 1984
and is open to the non-Muslim public, except during congregational prayers.
Board and management
After the demise of the Chief Imam, Sheikh Musa Muhammad, in 2015, the position of a Chief Imam was abolished.
On 9 October 2017, with approval of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, the Abuja National Mosque Management Board under the Chairmanship of HRH Alh. Dr. Yahaya Abubakar, CRF, was also dissolved and in its stead a Sole Administrator, to be addressed as the Murshid of the National Mosque, was appointed in the person of Professor Shehu Ahmad Said Galadanci, CON as well as, three Imams who were hitherto addressed as deputy chief imams were appointed as coequal Imams of National Mosque to assist the Murshid. They are; Prof. Ibrahim Ahmad Maqari, Sheikh Ahmad Onilewura and Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam. The Murshid assumed duty on 15th November, 2017, combining the post of Chief Imam and Administrative Head of the National Mosque.
Professor Galadanci doubles as the Murshid (Grand Instructor, Spiritual Guide or General Administrator).
Formally, the board of the management is headed by HE, Alhaji Dr.
Ibrahim Dasuki, the 18th Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the
Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) is the apex Islamic authority in Nigeria. It was established in 1973 to "cater for, preserve, protect, promote and advance the interest of Islam and Muslims throughout the country" and has b ...
in April 1992 but presently, the management Board is under the Chairmanship of HRH, Alhaji. Dr.
Yahaya Abubakar
Yahaya Abubakar rtd Order of the Niger, GCFR is a traditional ruler who was born to the family of Alhaji Abubakar Saganuwa Nakordi Nupe/brother to the 11th Etsu Nupe Late Malam Musa Bello and his mother Hajiya Habiba Bantigi Ndayako daughter of t ...
, CFR,
Etsu Nupe
The Bida Emirate is a traditional state in Nigeria, a successor to the old Nupe Kingdom, with its headquarters in Bida, Niger State. The head of the state is the Etsu Nupe, considered the leader of the Nupe people.
History
The old Nupe Kingdo ...
.
Aims Construction Limited was awarded the project of building the mosque and they completed the project in 1985.
Location and layout
The mosque is located in the capital city,
Abuja, and is situated on Independence Avenue, across from the
National Christian Centre.
It includes a library and a conference room.
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The complex includes a conference centre capable of serving five hundred persons, the office for the Islamic Centre, and residential facilities for the imam and muezzin. During construction, the general contractors were Lodigiani Nigeria Ltd., while design consultancy was provided b]
AIM Consultants
Ltd.
Gallery
MosqueinAbuja.jpg, The mosque during Harmattan
Arabic calligraphy outside the Abuja National Mosque.jpg, Arabic calligraphy
Underside of the dome of Abuja National Mosque.jpg, Underside of the dome
Main entrance to the Abuja National Mosque.jpg, Main entrance
The Holy Qur'an placed on a Rehal at the Abuja National Mosque.jpg, The Quran
The Quran (, ; Standard Arabic: , Quranic Arabic: , , 'the recitation'), also romanized Qur'an or Koran, is the central religious text of Islam, believed by Muslims to be a revelation from God. It is organized in 114 chapters (pl.: , s ...
placed on a rehal
Inside the Abuja National Mosque.jpg, Interior
Nigerian National Mosque.jpg, Aerial View
File:National Mosque Abuja 4.jpg, One of the many gates of the National Mosque
See also
* List of mosques in Africa
* Islam in Nigeria
Islam is one of the largest religions in Nigeria and the country has the largest Muslim population in West Africa. In 2021, the CIA World Factbook estimated that 53.5% of Nigeria's population is Muslim. Islam is predominantly concentrated in th ...
* List of mosques
References
External links
Photographs of President Yar'Adua attending prayer at the mosque
Mosques in Nigeria
Buildings and structures in Abuja
Mosques completed in 1984
1984 in Nigeria
Abuja architecture
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