Indo Islamic Heritage
Masjid Ameen is a local mosque located in the Abbas Nagar area of Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community prayer hall for residents in this neighborhood. While not a major historical monument like the Shahi Masjid or Jama Masjid in the city, it is a functional Islamic site contributing to the religious life of the local Muslim population. Firozabad has a significant Muslim community (around 48% as per older census data), and such mosques are common in residential areas.
Firozabad, a city in Uttar Pradesh known for its glass industry and Mughal-era influences, hosts several mosques reflecting its Islamic heritage. Among the prominent historical sites are the Shahi Masjid (built possibly during Sher Shah Suri's reign or under Shah Jahan around the mid-17th century, located in Katra Pathanan) and the Jama Masjid (associated with Akbar's era, as the city was named after his mansabdar Firoze). Other notable ones include the Kalan Mosque (with roots in Tughlaq influences elsewhere, though local variants exist) and various community masjids. Masjid Ameen, situated in Abbas Nagar, is a neighborhood mosque that caters to daily prayers, Friday congregations, and community gatherings for the local Muslim residents. It appears in local directories as a modest yet active place of worship. Unlike grand historical mosques in the region (such as those tied to Mughal emperors or earlier sultans), Masjid Ameen does not feature prominently in historical records or gazetteers as an ancient or architecturally significant structure. It likely dates to more recent times, serving the growing residential areas of modern Firozabad rather than originating from the medieval or Mughal periods.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 5C59+62P, बम्बा रोड, Abbas Nagar, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.3958°E
Latitude: 27.1591°N