Akhund Panju Baba Mosque Explained

Akhund Panju Baba Mosque is a mosque in Akbarpura, Nowshera, Pakistan.^{[1] [2]} It is named after famous saint Hazrat Akhund Abdul Wahab Panju Baba who was the Chief of Swati tribe. He belonged to Arghushal clan of the Gabri section of Swati tribe.

History

The mosque was constructed around 405 years ago during Mughal Emperor Akbar's reign.^[3]

Building

Submerging approximately four feet since its inception, the hall descends by a wheat grain-sized centimeter annually.^[4] Despite this, the mosque remains intact and functional for daily prayers.^[4] Local lore ties the mosque's fate to Doomsday and attributes its establishment to a miracle spring conjured by the eponymous Sufi saint upon Akbar's visit.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: `Doomsday clock` is ticking in Nowshera town. March 6, 2008. Dawn.
2. Web site: نوشہرہ کی 'پختہ مسجد' جو زمین میں دھنس رہی ہے. BBC Urdu.
3. Web site: Nowshera's 'sinking mosque' goes down 1cm every year. January 13, 2019. Daily Times.
4. Web site: Nowshera’s incredible sinking mosque. Hidayat. Khan. January 12, 2019. Samaa TV.