The architecture of Cheraman Jumah Masjid is known to be a perfect amalgam of Arab and Kerala styles. A temple converted to a mosque, the basic architectural style of this monument resembles that of Hindu temples in Kerala. Despite the renovations that happened in various periods, the sanctum sanctorum of the earlier temple has been preserved in its original shape. The peripheral structures were demolished and a large prayer hall was constructed, replacing the entrance porch. This is mainly done to accommodate the increasing number of visitors. There is an antechamber adjacent to the prayer hall which is surrounded by a verandah. Concrete minarets on the facade and domes, typical of a mosque, were later additions.

The interior of the mosque consists of a Minbar, the platform where the Imam delivers the sermons, made of rosewood. The stairs leading to the platform are adorned with carvings and lacquer work. The railings are painted with natural colours which add to its beauty. The most sacred Mihrab (the congregation faces this wall while ... More

The architecture of Cheraman Jumah Masjid is known to be a perfect amalgam of Arab and Kerala styles. A temple converted to a mosque, the basic architectural style of this monument resembles that of Hindu temples in Kerala. Despite the renovations that happened in various periods, the sanctum sanctorum of the earlier temple has been preserved in its original shape. The peripheral structures were demolished and a large prayer hall was constructed, replacing the entrance porch. This is mainly done to accommodate the increasing number of visitors. There is an antechamber adjacent to the prayer hall which is surrounded by a verandah. Concrete minarets on the facade and domes, typical of a mosque, were later additions.

The interior of the mosque consists of a Minbar, the platform where the Imam delivers the sermons, made of rosewood. The stairs leading to the platform are adorned with carvings and lacquer work. The railings are painted with natural colours which add to its beauty. The most sacred Mihrab (the congregation faces this wall while offering prayers) is an arch adorned with various colors. The centre of attraction is a millennium-old brass lamp, a typical temple artefact, hanging from the ceiling. It contains inscriptions in one of the old Malayalam scripts called Vattezhuthu. The specialty is that people irrespective of their religious faith offer oil to this incessantly burning lamp. A large pond which is seen in the premises further emphasizes its resemblance to true Hindu style architecture.

This mosque has a unique feature of facing the east, following the Hindu temple tradition, while all other mosques face westwards symbolically towards the direction of Mecca. It houses two tombs, one of Habib bin Malik (son of Mlik Ibn Dinar) and  his wife Khumarriah. The  Hindu practice of lighting incense sticks near the tombs are still prevalent.