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