Kodi's Badriya Juma Masjid inspires proposed Ayodhya Mosque
Mosque to be built in contemporary style and eco-friendly desig
New Delhi/Kundapura: The new mosque at Ayodhya will be built in a contemporary style using the modern architectural methods and will be a totally environment-friendly infrastructure. The construction of this mosque is inspired by the Badriya Masjid in Kodi village of Kundapur and the Spaceship like Masjid in Doha, Qatar.
Eco-friendly Mosque
Prof S M Akhter, the founder faculty of Jamia Millia Islamia's School of Architecture, New Delhi who is designing the mosque at Ayodhya, has been captivated by the design and concept of Kodi's Badriya Juma Masjid. Built by the Bearys Group, the innovative design of this masjid showcases Islamic architecture and modern eco-friendly technology. The masjid’s design is considered a revolutionary addition in the world of Islamic Architecture.
"I am looking into modern models, and will not be imitating the old structure," he said. He has also asserted that unlike the mosques that exist in this day, this mosque does not require a dome or an arch. In this regard, they have seemingly derived inspiration from the mosques in Kundapura and Qatar as their ideal structure.
World's first eco-friendly Zero Energy Masjid
Some of the unique features of Badriya Masjid are listed below:
►The cooling of the building has been achieved naturally by using elements of nature. The building orientation (East-West) minimizes solar heat gain. The L shaped building plan and elevated nature of prayer hall, thick canopy of coconut trees at height and green vegetation around the building reduce heating of the microclimate due to respiration, cool the structure and offer a naturally cooled environment.
►Ablution water tanks around the Mosque, the well and evaporation from them cool the structure base like in our ancient monument.
►Terrace floor, laid with white china mosaic, reflects the solar heat, avoiding heating of the local environment and cooling the prayer hall/structure
►Ventury type turbo vents fitted on the terrace floor of the prayer space cool the internal space of the prayer hall.
►It’s practically open envelope since non-conducting Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) Arabesque Screens with over 60% openings, maximize natural ventilation. The openings act as venturies and augment the velocity of air coming into the prayer hall.
►The natural cooling of the prayer hall is accentuated by the wind scoop on 70 feet multifunctional Minaret (from where the Azan, the call for prayer is given). Cool air is directed into the minaret by the scoop and this draft provides additional natural cooling in the prayer hall. The minaret also supports the tower structure of wind turbine mounted atop it.
►Use of Hybrid Renewable Energy i.e. wind & solar in the Mosque will produce more energy than used by the Mosque.
►The entire mosque; both internal and external; has been painted white to reflect solar heat and provide a solemn/ethereal setting.
►The western façade (Mehrab) has a green wall (vines) which forms the end of the Prayer Hall. These reduce heat gain in the afternoon.
►The elevated nature of the prayer space offered opportunities to reconnect with the surroundings, essentially the geography of the place, connecting one to the beauty of nature.
►Ceremonial open entry with pathways with laterite also formalizes the connection with the sea and inland areas. This invites the locals as well as visitors who visit these beaches to be a part of their experience with the land, the community and its culture.
►Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has awarded India’s first Platinum rating for “Green Place of Worship” to the Mosque.
►The walls inside the mosque have been carved and decorated with Quranic Calligraphy designed by renowned Calligrapher Mukhtar Ahmed.
Mosque Built from money reserved for Hajj
There is a story behind the construction of this mosque. The mosque was built using the money that was saved for a Hajj expedition. Sufi Saheb was saving money to go on the Hajj pilgrimage. Due to ill health, he could not embark on the journey to perform Hajj pilgrimage. Instead, he left a lasting legacy and used that money to construct a masjid by the seaside at Kodi. The mosque was renovated 50 years ago. And 8 years ago, his grandchildren completed the construction of the now-famous world’s first zero-energy mosque. In the premises of the masjid, the trees planted by the elders such as the Mango and coconut trees remain untouched, and are integrated in the lawn.
Total Area: 15,000 Sq. feet
Alternative Fuel: Wind & Solar Energy
Required Electricity: 40 Kw
Current Consumption: 7 kW
Speciality: Adequate wind-light availability and use of renewable energy.
It is our little contribution in India’s march towards Sustainable Development. We hope that the Mosque will become a holistic place of worship where people from all over the world will come and pray and find true solace. I firmly believe that if Mosques, Temples, Churches and Shrines are built in an environmentally friendly way, the devotees visiting the places of worship will also be inspired to build their houses, buildings adapting Green architecture & sustainable development. Badriya Jum’a Masjid, beckons one and all and has already become a holistic place of worship attracting people of all faiths. May this ‘Beacon of Peace’ and ‘Paragon of Sustainability’ exemplify future buildings and harmonious living says Syed Mohamed Beary, Chairman of Bearys Group.
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Parliament passes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
New Delhi (PTI): Parliament early Friday passed the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, after it was approved by the Rajya Sabha.
The Lok Sabha had on Thursday approved the Bill after over a 12-hour debate.
In Rajya Sabha, the Bill got 128 votes in its favour and 95 against after all the amendments moved by the opposition were rejected.
In the lower house, the bill was supported by 288 MPs while 232 voted against it.
Participating in a debate in the Rajya Sabha, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Bill was brought with a number of amendments based on suggestions given by various stakeholders.
"The Waqf Board is a statutory body. All government bodies should be secular," the minister said, explaining the inclusion of non-Muslims on the board.
He, however, said the number of non-Muslims has been restricted to only four out of 22.
Rijiju also alleged that the Congress and other opposition parties, and not the BJP, were trying to scare Muslims with the Waqf Bill.
"You (opposition) are pushing Muslims out of the mainstream," he added.
He said for 60 years, the Congress and others ruled the country, but did not do much for Muslims and the community continues to live in poverty.
"Muslims are poor, who is responsible? You (Congress) are. Modi is now leading the government to uplift them," the minister said.
According to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Waqf tribunals will be strengthened, a structured selection process will be maintained, and a tenure will be fixed to ensure efficient dispute resolution.
As per the Bill, while Waqf institutions' mandatory contribution to Waqf boards is reduced from 7 per cent to 5 per cent, Waqf institutions earning over Rs 1 lakh will undergo audits by state-sponsored auditors.
A centralised portal will automate Waqf property management, improving efficiency and transparency.
The Bill proposes that practising Muslims (for at least five years) can dedicate their property to the Waqf, restoring pre-2013 rules.
It stipulates that women must receive their inheritance before the Waqf declaration, with special provisions for widows, divorced women and orphans.
The Bill proposes that an officer above the rank of collector investigate government properties claimed as Waqf.
It also proposes that non-Muslim members be included in the central and state Waqf boards for inclusivity.
