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مسجد قباء
Masjid Quba is the first مسجد بُني في Islam, أُسس by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) upon his arrival in المدينة during the Hijrah. النبي said that praying two ركعةs in Masjid Quba is equivalent to the reward of an العمرة. It is located about 3.5 km south of المسجد النبوي and has been massively expanded recently.
Masjid Quba was the first مسجد بُني في Islam. When Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) arrived in Quba during the Hijrah from مكة to المدينة in 622 CE, he stayed for several days and laid the foundation of this مسجد. The القرآن refers to it in Surah At-Tawbah (9:108) as 'a مسجد founded on righteousness from the first day.' النبي used to visit it every Saturday, sometimes walking, sometimes riding. The مسجد has undergone numerous expansions, with a recent massive expansion project significantly increasing its capacity.
Masjid Quba holds the distinction of being the first مسجد in Islam, founded on piety from its first day as mentioned in القرآن. The authentic hadith promising the reward of العمرة for praying two ركعةs here makes it one of the most rewarding optional visits in المدينة.
Masjid Quba is about 3.5 km south of المسجد النبوي, easily reached by taxi, bus, or even walking. The مسجد is open for all five daily الصلوات. The سنة is to perform الوضوء at home and then pray two ركعةs at Masjid Quba, earning the reward of an العمرة. The recent expansion has made the مسجد much larger, with beautiful architecture, air conditioning, and modern facilities. Saturday visits follow the prophetic سنة. The area around the مسجد has shops and restaurants.