Indo Islamic Heritage
Nearest railway station: Anantnag Railway Station — approximately 30–35 km away (nearest major railhead for the Shopian district). Nearest bus stand: Shopian Bus Stand — located within Shopian town, serving local and intercity buses. Nearest airport: Srinagar International Airport — approximately 55–60 km from Shopian
Masjid Salfiya is a mosque located in Shopian town, in the Shopian district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India (PIN 192303). This mosque follows the Salafi / Salfiya school of thought, emphasizing direct adherence to the Qur’an and authentic Hadith in religious practice. There are no widely published official records detailing the exact year of its establishment or a comprehensive historical background; smaller neighbourhood mosques are often recognised locally rather than through formal archival documentation. Masjid Salfiya serves as an active place of worship for the Muslim community in its locality, hosting the five daily prayers, Jummah (Friday congregational prayers), and community gatherings during Islamic festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It contributes to the spiritual life, religious education, and community cohesion of nearby residents in Shopian.
Year of Built: Not Known
Address: Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir 192303
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Shopian
Pincode: 192303
Longitude: 74.82° E
Latitude: 33.72° N