Mosque of the Companions
The Mosque of the Companions (Arabic: مَسْجِد ٱلصَّحَابَة, romanized: Masjid aṣ-Ṣaḥābah) is a mosque in the city of Massawa, Eritrea. Dating to the early 7th century C.E., it is believed to be the first mosque in the world.[2]
| Mosque of the Companions | |
|---|---|
Masjid aṣ-Ṣaḥābah (مَسْجِد ٱلصَّحَابَة) | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Deity | God |
| Location | |
| Location | Massawa, Eritrea |
  Shown within Eritrea  Mosque of the Companions (Africa) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 15°36′43″N 39°28′50″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Masjid |
| Founder | Companions of Muhammad |
| Date established | 614 C.E.[1] |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 1 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
History
The mosque was reportedly built by companions of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad who travelled to Africa to flee persecution by people in the Hejazi[3] city of Mecca, present-day Saudi Arabia.[1] It may have been constructed in the 620's or 630's.[2] The mosque of Quba, which is the first mosque built by Muhammad, in what is now Medina, dates to around the same time.[4][5][6][7] The current structure is of much later construction, as some features, like the mihrab (late 7th century) and the minaret (9th century), did not develop until later in Islamic architecture.[8]
See also
References
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