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TNTJ Masjid, Sakkarakottai is a local mosque affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaath (TNTJ), located in Pasumpon Nagar, Sakkarakottai, Ramanathapuram. The mosque serves as a center for five daily prayers, Friday Jum’ah congregational prayer, and religious instruction based on the Qur’ān and authentic Sunnah. Known locally for its community focus, the mosque also participates in TNTJ‑led educational and social outreach within the district. Its accessible location in a residential neighborhood provides a peaceful environment for worship and reflection for residents and regular visitors alike.
TNTJ Masjid, Sakkarakottai is a community mosque situated in the Pasumpon Nagar area of Sakkarakottai, within Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. Listed on local business and mosque directories as a place of Islamic worship near the Pasumpon Nagar residential zone, the mosque is part of a network of TNTJ‑affiliated mosques in the state that support religious activities and community engagement. � Justdial The mosque is affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamaath (TNTJ) — an Islamic organization founded in 2004 with the stated aim of preaching authentic Islamic monotheism (tawheed) based on the Qur’ān and Sunnah. TNTJ operates mosques, organizes religious lectures, and conducts community outreach and educational programs across Tamil Nadu. It also supports blood donation drives, disaster relief efforts, and social welfare activities under its institutional umbrella. � Wikipedia Religious Activities TNTJ Masjid, Sakkarakottai, facilitates the five daily obligatory prayers (Salah) and the weekly Jumu’ah prayer, which is the most attended congregational prayer of the week. The Friday khutbah (sermon) generally focuses on Qur’ānic teachings, personal morality, community responsibilities, and adherence to Islamic principles as interpreted within TNTJ’s doctrinal framework. The mosque also participates in special religious observances during Ramadan, including Taraweeh prayers and communal iftār gatherings. Architecture & Facilities The mosque is designed in a practical and functional style, common among neighborhood mosques in Ramanathapuram district. It features a prayer hall oriented toward the qiblah (Mecca) and basic ablution (wudu) facilities to support ritual purity before prayer. The premises are maintained by the TNTJ local committee, emphasizing cleanliness and ease of access for worshippers. Community Role Beyond daily prayer services, TNTJ Masjid, Sakkarakottai, is integrated with TNTJ’s broader community outreach efforts. TNTJ is known across Tamil Nadu for organizing religious education programs, study circles, and awareness sessions aimed at promoting a scripturally grounded understanding of Islam. District branches of TNTJ, including those in Ramanathapuram, coordinate local activities while aligning with the organization’s statewide objectives. � Wikipedia Although TNTJ’s broader methods and ideology have sometimes sparked discussion in the media and social commentary, especially regarding its doctrinal positions within the Muslim community and its approach to tradition and reform, the organization continues to engage actively in religious instruction and community services statewide. � The Times of India History & Establishment TNTJ itself was established in 2004 as a religious organization focused on monotheistic preaching and community education. While specific records of the founding date or historic milestones of TNTJ Masjid, Sakkarakottai are not available in public archives, the mosque’s affiliation with TNTJ places it within this context of early 21st‑century organizational growth in Tamil Nadu’s Muslim institutional landscape.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: TNTJ Masjid, Pasumpon Nagar, Sakkarakottai, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu 623502
Country: India
State: Tamil Nadu
District: Ramanathapuram
Pincode: 623502
Longitude: 78.8442° E (approximate)
Latitude: 9.4141° N (approximate)