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