Some of the companions later returned to Mecca and made the hijra to Medina with Muhammad, while others remained in Habesha land until they came to Medina in 628. The mosque they established is called the "Masjid aṣ-Ṣaḥābah". Located in the Eritrean city of Massawa, and dating to the early 7th century AD, it is believed to be the first mosque on the African continent.
Some companions who accompanied Muhammad later returned to Mecca and joined him in Medina, while others stayed in Habesha land until they arrived in Medina in 628. The mosque they built is called the "Masjid aṣ-Ṣaḥābah". It is located in Massawa, Eritrea, and dates back to the early 7th century AD, making it believed to be the first mosque on the African continent.