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In an interview, Saiyad Maulana Shakeel Ahmed, the Imam of Qudsia (Qudsiya) Bagh Mosque, speaks about the mosque’s history—how old it is and in whose memory it was built. He explains that Qudsia (Qudsiya) Mosque was constructed by Ahmed Shah in the name of his mother, Qudsia (Qudsiya) Begum. He also shares stories and historical accounts associated with the mosque, describing the deep connection Qudsia Begum had with Qudsia Mosque and explaining her relationship with it. He says: “My late father was the first imam here from 1968. He served from 1968 until his death on 2 January 1999. After that, I became the imam here. My name is Maulana Saiyyad Shakeel Ahmed, Imam of Shahi Masjid Qudsia (Qudsiya) Bagh. I am speaking to you as the khateeb. This mosque was commissioned by Qudsia Begum, the
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