🕌 Masjid al-Quba
Saudi Arabia
About This Sacred Site
Masjid al-Quba in Medina is the first mosque ever built in Islamic history, its foundation stones laid by Prophet Muhammad himself upon his arrival from Mecca during the Hijra (migration) in 622 CE. The Quran describes it as 'a mosque founded on righteousness from the first day.' Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said that praying two rakahs (units of prayer) in Quba Mosque is equivalent to performing Umrah (the lesser pilgrimage). The mosque has been expanded and renovated many times, most recently into a grand modern structure, but its spiritual significance as Islam's first mosque remains paramount.
Key Facts
- •The first mosque built in Islamic history, founded in 622 CE
- •Prophet Muhammad laid its foundation stones upon arriving in Medina
- •The Quran describes it as 'a mosque founded on righteousness from the first day'
- •Praying two rakahs here is said to equal the reward of performing Umrah
- •Recently expanded into a massive modern complex while preserving the original site
Location
Coordinates: 24.4397, 39.6164
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