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  All prayers including formal jumaa

  Predominantly Indian/Pakistani

  Urdu services

  Separate prayer area for women

  Adequate restrooms

  Mass transit nearby

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★★★★★ Pure sunni masjid! Posted on April 20, 2019

★★★★☆ I didn't know this was a Sufi Masjid until I looked on here. I thought it was Sunni when I prayed Maghrib there and it smelled nice not bad or of food and was clean. Posted on December 6, 2014

NR Rizvi or Rizavi is the Urdu pronunciation for the Persian surname Razavi or the Arabic surname Radawi/Ridhawi. It is a surname commonly associated with Shia Muslims who believe they are the descendants of the 8th Shiite Imam and a descendant and successor of Prophet Mohammad through his daughter Fatimah married with Ali ibn Abi talib, Imam Mohammad al-Taqi al Jawwad. Since the Rizvi clan trace their lineage to Fatimah al Zehra, they often to use the prefix Syed (or its synonyms) in front of their name. Rizvi Sayyids are from the lineage of Musa al Mubarraqa the younger son of ninth Twelver Shiite Imam Mohammad al-Taqi al Jawwad and the younger brother of tenth Shiite Imam Ali al-Hadi Naqi. Musa al Mubarraqa is known to be the ancestor of those Sayyids who use the title of his grandfather and eight Shiite Imam Ali al-Reza or Al-Rida in their surnames. All Rizvi, Ridawi and Razavi Sayyids are from the descendants of Musa al Mubarraqa along with all Taqvi, Taqwi , Jawadi and Jawwadi Sayyids. It is a fact that all Sayyids known as Razavi, Ridawi or Rizvi are actually Taqawi and Jawwadi. Imam Ali al-Reza or Al-Rida had no son other than Imam Mohammad al-Taqi al Jawwad. If he had other sons than Imam Mohammad al-Taqi al Jawwad then their offspring should have been called Razavi, Ridawi or Rizvi Sayyids. But as Imam Ali al-Reza or Al-Rida came to Iran and died in Tous many descendants of his son Imam Mohammad al-Taqi al Jawwad were also called Razavis, Ridawis or Rizvis. Many Shia Rizvis lived in the Iranian city of Sabzevar before migrating to Delhi, India. There is a common misconceptions that Rizvis can only be of Shia belief, though Rizvis being majority Shias, there are few well known and authenticated Rizvis who prescribe to Sunni beliefs. The claim that Sunni Rizvis are Syed descendants of Prophet Mohammad, through his seventh descendent Imam Ali ar-Ridha is true and the chain is the same as of Shia Muslims. Posted on April 1, 2011

★★★☆☆ This is not a bad masjid. I am Shi'ah and I have never experienced any hostility/bloated egos here. They work hard putting together many programs throughout the year for both the Muslim and community at large; the last time I checked, other masjids in Jersey City weren't doing anything to work with non-Muslims and help others learn about Islam. My only complaint is that they need more English programs as the masjid is not in Pakistan; I can't tell you how offended I am as an American Muslim when people come to this country and don't bother to learn the language as if their fellow citizens aren't worth their time. How can you share Islam with this mentality? And to the folks below, last time I checked it was makruh to start a new congregation in a masjid for both the Shafi'i and Maliki madhhabs. I don't know what you practice, but you shouldn't be letting a Shi'ah teach you your own fiqh ;-) Posted on May 17, 2010

★★★★☆ I don't understand the gripe these guys before me have about second jummahs and azhans, etc. I've seen some people hold a second prayer like after maghrib or something before. Although they do have a sign up that says not any sort of announcement may be made in the prayer hall. The facilities are good (not brand new, but good), its a renovated synagogue. Location is EXCELLENT - right by path trains, nice part of grove street, jersey city. Yea, the entrance is narrow, its an old building, this is how they used to build. Most of the other buildings in the area are like this too (if you're familiar with nyc you know what i'm talking about). Its not tribal pakistanis. I know one of the active Imams/teachers at the masjids is a young Pakistani-educated imam who is quite knowledgeable. They have few younger, American raised members who are very active. Mostly the mosque is urdu-speaking or punjabi pakistani people. Good group though. Friendly. They have (or used to have) friday night talk and dinner which was good. Posted on January 4, 2009

★☆☆☆☆ The Masjid was busy entertaining US Army personnel, something they seem to do on a regular basis. The atmosphere is very cold and political and the place smells. Posted on April 30, 2008

★★☆☆☆ I agree with the other reviewer. The same narrow entrance for both genders, making it uncomfortable for the sisters and brothers upon entering. Once you are in the masjid, the have a man who is dressed like a leprechaun that sits upfront with a cane he really doesn't need, since I witnessed him walk fine without it. I observed people doing some acts that may be construed as shirk towards him. I do not know which sect of Islam this is but definately not of the traditional sunni as they claim they are. Also I saw some brothers that were late and I offered to make a jamat with them and they insisted to pray on their own, one brother after explaining to him that there is a bigger reward for praying in jamat, joined me in prayer. But nonetheless this masjid is probably run by some old school tribal pakistanis that are miseducated, uneducated and do not have the proper knowledge. May Allah help them on judgement day. Posted on January 7, 2008

★★☆☆☆ This is the only masjid I have visited in my entire life where you are NOT allowed to make second jamah. When I visited this Mosque one of the brother who is the administrator of this mosque yelled and stopped me making second jamah. Afterward, I found out from the Masjid management you can not call AZAN, nor talk, neither allow to make second Jamaah. Everyone are force to make their salah on their own. Same narrow entrance for brothers and sisters. Mosque smell like Indian Byriani once you make a sajadah (prostration). Posted on August 1, 2007