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منطقة قباء
The Quba area is a district in southern Madinah where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) first stayed upon arriving from Makkah during the Hijrah in 622 CE. He stayed with the family of Amr ibn Awf for about 14 days and established Masjid Quba, the first mosque in Islam. The area has since developed into a vibrant neighborhood centered around the expanded Masjid Quba.
Quba was a settlement south of the main Madinah area inhabited by the Banu Amr ibn Awf clan. When the Prophet (PBUH) arrived during the Hijrah, he was welcomed here and stayed with Kulthum ibn al-Hidm. During his stay, he established Masjid Quba and waited for Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) to arrive from Makkah. The area has been part of Madinah's urban growth and is now a well-developed district centered around the greatly expanded Masjid Quba, which recently underwent a massive modernization and expansion project.
Quba holds the distinction of being the Prophet's first residence in the Madinah region and the site of the first mosque in Islam. The area represents the beginning of the Islamic state and the warm welcome the Ansar (helpers) of Madinah extended to the Muhajirin (migrants) from Makkah.
The Quba area is located about 3.5 km south of Masjid an-Nabawi. It is easily accessible by taxi, bus, or the planned Madinah Metro. The main attraction is Masjid Quba, but the surrounding area has restaurants, shops, and date markets. Many pilgrims combine a visit to Masjid Quba with a walk through the area. The road between Quba and Masjid an-Nabawi (Quba Road) is a pleasant walk of about 40 minutes, following a route similar to what the Prophet walked. Several smaller historic sites are along this route.