Indo Islamic Heritage
Jama Masjid Abu Bakar Ahnaf is a congregational mosque situated in Mohalla Domanpura, Mau. It serves the local Muslim community as a place of Islamic worship, particularly for daily prayers and the weekly Jumu'ah congregation. The mosque forms part of the living religious heritage of Domanpura and the wider urban landscape of Mau.
Jama Masjid Abu Bakar Ahnaf is located in Mohalla Domanpura, an established residential locality of Maunath Bhanjan. As a Jama Masjid, it serves the community for the five daily prayers, Friday congregational prayer, Ramadan observances, Eid prayers and other religious gatherings. The name combines Abu Bakar, referring to Hazrat Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA), the first Caliph of Islam and a close companion of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), with Ahnaf, referring to the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence. The name therefore reflects both the mosque's devotional identity and its association with the Hanafi tradition. Beyond its religious function, the mosque contributes to the social life of Domanpura by providing a space for religious learning, community interaction and charitable activities. Its continued use makes it an example of living Islamic heritage rather than a formally documented historic monument.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: XG5P+6MX, Mohalla Domanpura, Aurangabad, Mau, Uttar Pradesh 275101
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Mau
Pincode: 275101
Longitude: 83.557° E
Latitude: 25.946° N