[1] A verse in Persian is written above the door of the central part of the mosque, translated into English, reads:[2] The world is nothing but fun, luxury, glory and sufferingThe second line written in Arabic, translated into English, reads:[3] This construction of the house of Allah was ordered by the esteemed Amir Nizamaddin Amirhac, son of Fakhraddin.

Hijri year 730 (1329–1330 CE).In 1384–1385, the Nizamaddin Mosque was renovated by Sharafeddin, and a new portal was constructed in its southern courtyard.

AH 786 (1384/1385).In 1830–1831, significant and substantial restoration works were carried out at the mosque, including the construction of a new room beside its northern wall.

AH 1293 (1876/1877).In the early 20th century, the mosque needed renovation, and during the construction, a gateway was arranged in the center of the western eyvan (a vaulted hall), in front of the gate built by Nizamaddin, consisting of four stone columns.

Above this gate, a one-line inscription in Arabic alphabet, translated into English, reads:[1] This portal was built by Rizvan, son of Haji Khalif.The mosque was constructed on a rock surface, beneath which there is a cellar.

In December of that year, the Azerbaijan Communist Party Central Committee transferred many mosques, churches, and synagogues to the balance sheets of educational clubs for secular use.