- The Quba Mosque also known as the Masjed Quba is one of the most esteemed mosques in Islam. Here are some facts about the Quba Mosque so that you definitely visit it during your Umrah or Hajj.
- Quba Mosque to the south of Madinah is the second largest and prestigious mosque in the city after the Prophet’s Mosque, but claims the first place owing to its importance in Islamic history having been built in the first year of the Islamic calendar.
- According to records, its first stones were positioned by Muhammad as soon as he arrived on his emigration from the city of Mecca to Madinah. The mosque was completed by his companions.
- According to Islamic tradition, performing Wudu (‘Ablution’) in one’s home then offering two Rakaat of Nafl (Optional) prayers in the Quba Mosque is equal to performing one Umrah. Muhammad used to go there, riding or on foot, every Saturday and offer a two rakaat-prayer.
- In keeping with traditional belief, this mosque is said to be the site of Muhammad’s first Friday prayer.
