Building of Masjid al-Nabawi

The Prophet ﷺ personally participated in building the mosque, carrying bricks alongside his companions. The mosque was simple: walls of mud-brick, columns of palm trunks, and a roof of palm leaves. It served as a place of worship, a school, a court, a community center, and the seat of government. Adjoining rooms were built for the Prophet's family. The Suffah (covered platform) sheltered poor Muslims who dedicated themselves to learning.