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| Arabic | مسجد قباء |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | MAS-jid qu-BAA |
| Etymology | From Arabic مسجد (masjid, 'place of prostration/mosque') and قباء (Quba), the name of the village south of Madinah where the mosque was built. Quba is believed to derive from a well in the area. |
Masjid Quba(مسجد قباء) The first mosque built in Islam, established by the Prophet Muhammad upon his arrival in Madinah during the Hijrah (migration from Makkah). Located approximately 5 km south of Masjid an-Nabawi, praying there carries the reward of an Umrah.
مسجد قباء
Masjid Quba holds the distinction of being the very first mosque in Islamic history. When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) migrated from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE, he stopped first at the village of Quba, where he laid the foundation of this mosque. Allah mentions it in the Quran: 'A mosque founded on righteousness from the first day is more worthy for you to stand in' (9:108), which many scholars interpret as referring to Masjid Quba. The Prophet used to visit Masjid Quba every Saturday, sometimes walking and sometimes riding. He said: 'Whoever makes wudu at home then comes to Masjid Quba and prays there, he will have a reward like that of Umrah' (Sunan an-Nasa'i). The mosque has been expanded significantly over the centuries and now covers a large area with modern facilities. Visiting Masjid Quba is highly recommended for pilgrims in Madinah and is typically included in the Madinah ziyarah program.
From Arabic مسجد (masjid, 'place of prostration/mosque') and قباء (Quba), the name of the village south of Madinah where the mosque was built. Quba is believed to derive from a well in the area.
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