The mosque was included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of national importance by the decision No.
[1] Qazi Mahammad Dabir, whose name is inscribed in the upper left corner of the mosque's entrance, was a renowned religious figure in the region during the 19th century.
[5] In December of that year, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Azerbaijan handed over many mosques, churches, and synagogues to clubs for educational purposes.
[1] After Azerbaijan regained its independence, the mosque was included in the list of immovable historical and cultural monuments of national importance by the decision No.
[8] On the second inscription, written in Thuluth script on the stone at the right side of the entrance of the mosque reads, when translated into English:[4] In the 13th century of the Hijri calendar, all the people of Balakan, including high-ranking officials, reached an agreement to consider everyone's wishes and build a beautiful and eye-catching Juma Mosque that would attract the attention of all.In the upper left corner of the entrance to the mosque, on a rectangular plaque, the following words are written, translated into English as:[4] With the help of the Great Allah, the wishes of the people were fulfilled, and this house was illuminated with the light of the Prophet (PBUH), attracting all Muslims to it.
Qazi Mahammad Dabir and the builder Master Omar Ilisulu, for the sake of Allah, called upon everyone to make efforts in the subsequent restoration work of the mosque.On the edges of the frame, the following note, translated into English from Thuluth, reads:[4] May Allah forgive the sinner; the land needed for the mosque, its chambers, and other structures was endowed by Leki bin Hallaj Muhammad.The mosque's building is constructed from river stones, while its minaret is made of baked bricks.