Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest Bus Stand: Poonch Bus Stand – approx. 1–2 km Nearest Railway Station: Jammu Tawi Railway Station – approx. 180 km Nearest Airport: Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar – approx. 150 km
Jamia Ahle Hadees Masjid Abdul Aziz is a prominent mosque associated with the Ahle Hadees school of thought in Poonch. The masjid serves as both a place of congregational worship and a center for religious learning, emphasizing Qur’an and authentic Hadith as the primary sources of Islamic guidance. The mosque regularly hosts the five daily prayers, Jumu‘ah (Friday prayer), and special gatherings during Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha. Sermons (khutbahs) and lessons often focus on Tawheed (oneness of Allah), Sunnah-based practice, moral conduct, and community awareness. Over time, the masjid has become an important reference point for followers of the Ahle Hadees movement in and around Poonch. Architecturally, the masjid follows a simple and functional design, prioritizing clarity of space for prayer and teaching rather than heavy ornamentation—reflecting the movement’s emphasis on simplicity and adherence to early Islamic practices.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Poonch, 185101
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Poonch
Pincode: 185101
Longitude: 74.1020° E
Latitude: 33.7730° N