What does the text say about the physical condition of the mosque and how it was improved?

The text from Chapter 5 indicates that before 1912, the mosque was in a state of disrepair. It specifically notes that there were "knee-deep holes in the ground" of the mosque, painting a picture of a very rustic and unkempt space. The transformation began in 1912 and was driven by the faith of the followers. In a remarkable show of devotion, the flooring of the mosque was paved with stones in a single night. This event marked what the text calls "the real beginning of the transformation of the mosque," changing it from a place with holes in the ground to a more fitting abode.