Masjid-e-Jameh Abdullah in Bangladesh, in the core of the Lakshmipur district, entombs spine-chilling legends and chilling innuendos of the supernatural. This sacred place, which is locally referred to as the Jinn Mosque, is not only appreciated because of its three magnificent domes, but also feared and respected because of the mystic powers that are believed to reside in it.
A Mosque Built by Shadows
As opposed to a normal mosque, it is said that Maulana Abdullah dreamed of building a great mosque similar to Jama Masjid, the sacred mosque of Delhi and the mosque was not built by men; jinns were working silently under the cover of night. Villagers are still whispering about how the mystical personalities worked at the time of slumber when the world was asleep and raised the three golden domes that crown the prayer hall.
Echoes Beneath the Ground
There is also a secret beneath the holy floor of the mosque, a secret room, almost 20 feet below, in which one of them, the founder, used to shut himself up in deep meditation and communion with God. They say that to this day, the walls of this underground shrine resound with the chants of ancient dhikr, which can be faintly heard after sunset when long since the last worshipper has left.
The Night of Whispers and Jinnic Prayers
When the night falls, residents say it becomes cold and chilling, haunting chants called zikr emanate out of the silent corners of the mosque. Stories tell of how jinns used to come and bathe in the said pond and worship together with humans, and that their presence is still evident to date.
FAQs
1. How come it is the Jinn Mosque?
It is referred to as the Jinn Mosque since the folklore says that the supernatural beings (jinns) assisted in its construction and at some point worshipped at the mosque.
2. Is there any historical significance to the three domes?
Yes -they are reminiscent of the large design of the mosque, which is based on the classic Jama Masjid of Delhi, and contribute to its mystic atmosphere.
3. Do visitors hear things when they are at night?
There is also a belief among the locals that faint chants or dhikr can be heard at night, and this is believed to have been the remnants of the former spiritual practices.
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