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