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The Masjid also served as a community center, a court, and a religious school. There was a raised platform for the people who taught the Qur'an.
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The original Masjid was built by the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon him). Subsequent Islamic rulers greatly expanded and decorated the Masjid. The most important feature of the site is the green dome over the center of the Masjid, where the tomb of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon him) is located. Constructed in 1817C.E. and painted green in 1839C.E., it is known as the Dome of the Prophet. (Early Muslim leaders Abu Bakr and Umar ibn al-Khattab are buried in an adjacent area as well.)
The edifice was originally Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be Upon him)'s house; he settled there after his Hijrah (emigration) to Medina, later building a Masjid on the grounds. He himself shared in the heavy work of construction. The original Masjid was an open-air building. The basic plan of the building has been adopted in the building of other Masjids throughout the world.
The Masjid also served as a community center, a court, and a religious school. There was a raised platform for the people who taught the Qur'an.
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