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Temples #15 in Peshawar

Shafi Masjid, Tablighi Markaz Peshawar

4.8 · 1,042 reviews
A quiet place for contemplation and communal study.
2HF7+724 Shafi Masjid, Tablighi Markaz Peshawar, Shami Road, Bashirabad Peshawar, Pakistan
Interesting facts
1

Functions as the administrative and spiritual headquarters for Tablighi Jamaat activities in the Peshawar district.

2

Serves as a transit point for members traveling to and from the annual Raiwind Ijtima.

3

The facility is integrated within a neighborhood complex known for religious study circles.

4

It is one of the most frequently visited non-historic mosques in Peshawar for organized religious study.

Overview

Shafi Masjid serves as the primary Tablighi Markaz (center) for Peshawar, functioning as a major hub for Islamic learning and missionary activities in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. The facility is located on Shami Road in the Bashirabad area. It acts as a central gathering point for local and international preachers associated with the Tablighi Jamaat movement. The mosque premises include large prayer halls capable of accommodating significant congregations during regular prayers and large-scale religious gatherings. Its location on the arterial Shami Road makes it a primary congregational space for residents and travelers in the southern part of the city. The site is widely recognized by its 4.8 rating among the local community for its organized religious services.

Photo spot

The exterior main entrance gate facing Shami Road provides the best perspective of the building's scale.

Insider tips

Visit during the early afternoon to observe the organized study circles that often follow congregational prayers.

Ensure your presence does not disrupt ongoing study sessions if you are not participating in the activities.

Dress modestly as per local customs to align with the mosque's environment.

What to avoid

Attempting to take photographs or videos of worshippers or private study groups without explicit permission.

Good to know

None.

Etiquette

Men should wear traditional shalwar kameez or long trousers and shirts; women are generally restricted from the main prayer halls but should observe full modest covering if present in designated areas. Always remove shoes before entering the carpeted prayer areas.

Plan your visit
Typical visit
45 minutes to 1 hour
Best time to visit
Late afternoon on weekdays when community study groups are active.
Address
2HF7+724 Shafi Masjid, Tablighi Markaz Peshawar, Shami Road, Bashirabad Peshawar, Pakistan
34.023, 71.563
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Details
Religious FunctionTablighi Jamaat regional center
Primary ActivityCongregational prayer and Islamic study circles

Frequently asked

Plan for about 45 minutes to 1 hour to see the highlights.

The best time to visit is Late afternoon on weekdays when community study groups are active..

The exterior main entrance gate facing Shami Road provides the best perspective of the building's scale.

Close by you'll find Garrison Park Peshawar, Shahi Bagh, Mahabat Khan Mosque.