What if India’s first mosque was built not in Delhi, but on the Malabar Coast of Kerala — and the story goes back to 629 CE? In this video, we explore the fascinating story of the Cheraman Juma Masjid, traditionally regarded as one of the oldest mosques in India. According to a popular Kerala tradition, Cheraman Perumal, a Hindu ruler of the Chera dynasty, travelled to Arabia after hearing about Prophet Muhammad and later embraced Islam. The tradition further connects his story with the construction of the Cheraman Juma Masjid at Kodungallur. But how much of this story is history, and how much is legend? Was the mosque really built in 629 CE during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad? What role did Arab traders play in bringing Islam to the Malabar Coast? And why does this ancient mosque look so different from the traditional mosques we usually imagine? From Arab-Indian trade and the spice-rich Malabar Coast to Kerala’s unique architecture, ancient inscriptions, local traditions and the historical debate surrounding Cheraman Perumal, this video examines the story behind one of India’s most fascinating religious monuments. We also look at other ancient mosques of South India and understand how trade, migration, architecture and cultural exchange shaped the early history of Islam in India. Watch till the end to discover the history, legends and controversies surrounding India’s earliest mosque traditions. #mosque #indianhistory #historyconnect #islam This story is presented by Siddharth Singh. Through the annals of history, our storyteller Siddharth Singh, brings to you the most exciting stories about ancient India, mythology, unknown mysteries and fascinating facts from the past.. Connect with the rich and diverse heritage of our incredible nation through our meticulously curated ‘History Connect’ channel. Stay updated with all the hidden information gems from India, and the inside story behind the most important historical developments. Get ready to be transported back in time! Contact us at : historyconnect@newshumlog.com 🔗𝗧𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁: For regular videos, updates & more, subscribe to our YouTube channel. Follow us on 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 → https://www.facebook.com/historyconnect1 Follow us on 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 → https://www.instagram.com/history.connect/ Follow Siddharth on Insta→https://www.instagram.com/sid_hinduite Follow us on 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 → https://twitter.com/historyconect Connect With Us 🤝 WhatsApp : https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaz5EQ1I1rcs8qGfWG42 Telegram: https://t.me/VidNews_HistoryConnect