Indo Islamic Heritage
The mosque is situated about 3 km from Seoni Bus Stand, 3.5 km from Seoni Railway Station, and around 132 km from Jabalpur Airport.
The Masjid Umar Bin Khattab (Ahle Hadees) in Seoni is a prominent mosque named after the revered second Caliph of Islam, Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A.), known for his justice, leadership, and piety. Established by the local Ahle Hadees community, this mosque reflects their commitment to following the authentic teachings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The structure was built in the late 20th century and has since become an important place of worship and learning for followers of the Ahle Hadees school of thought in Seoni. Architecturally, the mosque features a clean white façade, arched entrances, and a modest prayer hall designed to foster spiritual focus and simplicity, in line with Ahle Hadees principles. Apart from daily prayers, the mosque regularly hosts Qur’an study circles, Hadith sessions, and youth religious programs, promoting the study of Islamic knowledge in its purest form. The mosque plays a vital role in uniting the community through educational and social outreach initiatives, encouraging moral conduct and brotherhood among its attendees.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: Unnamed Road, Kanak Vihar, Seoni, Madhya Pradesh 480661
Country: India
State: Madhya Pradesh
District: Sehore
Pincode: 480661
Longitude: 79.5539° E
Latitude: 22.0918° N