Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Jamia Ahle Hadith Nowhatta is centrally located within Srinagar. The nearest railway station is Srinagar Railway Station, approximately 12 kilometers away. The nearest major bus stand is Batamaloo Bus Stand, located around 6 kilometers from the mosque. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar, situated roughly 13 kilometers away.
Masjid Jamia Ahle Hadith Nowhatta is a prominent Ahle Hadith congregational mosque located on Nowhatta–Ganj Baksh Road in the historic Nowhatta area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The mosque was established to serve as a centre for the Ahle Hadith movement, which emphasizes strict adherence to the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah, discouraging innovations in religious practice. Since its establishment, the mosque has played a significant role in religious education, reformist preaching, and community guidance, especially within the densely populated old city. Historically, Nowhatta has been an important religious and cultural quarter of Srinagar, and the establishment of Jamia Masjid Ahle Hadith here strengthened the presence of scripture-based Islamic learning in the area. The mosque regularly hosts daily prayers, Friday (Jumma) congregations, sermons, and study circles, attracting worshippers from surrounding localities. Architecturally, the mosque follows a functional and modest urban design, suited to the compact layout of the old city, with emphasis on congregational space rather than decorative elements. Over time, it has become an important landmark for the Ahle Hadith community and a vital part of Nowhatta’s religious landscape.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Nowhatta- Ganj Baksh Rd, Nowhatta, Srinagar, 190002
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Srinagar
Pincode: 190002
Longitude: 74.8064° E
Latitude: 34.0889° N