Masjid Samman is a modest local mosque located in Narendra Dev Nagar (also known as Acharya Narendra Dev Nagar), a residential area in Faizabad (now part of Ayodhya district), Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community place of worship for the local Muslim population in this neighbourhood, reflecting the everyday Islamic heritage amid the region's more prominent historical sites.
India boasts a rich tapestry of Islamic architectural and cultural heritage, with grand historical mosques like the Jama Masjid in Delhi, the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore's influence seen in older structures, and notable sites in Uttar Pradesh such as the Babri Masjid (demolished in 1992) and other local mosques in Ayodhya-Faizabad. While the region is renowned for landmarks tied to Mughal-era history and the Ram Janmabhoomi site, numerous smaller, community-oriented mosques dot residential areas, catering to daily prayers and local congregations. Masjid Samman is one such local mosque situated in Narendra Dev Nagar, a suburb named after the eminent socialist leader and scholar Acharya Narendra Dev. This neighbourhood lies within the urban expanse of Faizabad, which was historically the administrative twin city to Ayodhya and remains closely integrated with it (the district was renamed Ayodhya in 2018). Unlike grand historical shrines or Mughal-era monuments, Masjid Samman represents the contemporary and functional aspect of Islamic sites in India—simple in design, focused on community needs, and without notable historical claims or architectural grandeur from ancient periods.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: Q5H3+HRP, Narendra Dev Nagar, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh 224001
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Faizabad
Pincode: 224001
Longitude: 82.14°E
Latitude: 26.77°N