The Historical Significance Of Quba Mosque

By Author: Abdullah Saif
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In the history of Islam, there exists a great number of landmarks that share a significant association with the early days of Islam. Each landmark carries its individual yet immense significance; with its very own story to tell to the people who came after. Quba Mosque remains among these important landmarks. The significance of the Quba mosque is that it was the first-ever mosque to be built in the name of Islam and till today, it stands and serves as a place of worship for those who believe. The importance of Masjid-e-Quba has also been mentioned in the Holy Quran as well. Pilgrims arriving in the region for the holy rituals of Hajj and Umrah also travel for the Ziyarath through their Cheap Hajj Umrah Packages by Baitullah Travel.

Here’s everything you need to know about the historical significance of the Quba Mosque.

Historical Background

During the period of Hijrah, Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) stayed in Quba Mosque for almost 3-4 days, alongside his (SAWW) companion Haart Abu Bakr (RA). This event occurred right before they migrated ...
... to Madinah. When the Prophet (SAWW) stayed at the Mina region, he (SAWW) ordered for the construction to take place of the Quba Mosque. The Prophet (SAWW) himself contributed his (SAWW) labor for the construction of the Quba Mosque.

Today, the mosque is still present and stands with the status of ‘first-ever mosque built in Islam’. Considering its sanctity, the Prophet (SAWW) visited and prayed at the Quba mosque every Saturday when he was in Madinah.

Location

Masjid-e-Quba remains situated in the Quba Village; at a one-hour walk away from the city of Madinah. This holy site/mosque was founded and built during the migrating period of the Holy Prophet (SAWW). Today, the Quba Mosque stands as one of the most prominent and the second-largest mosque present in all of Madinah

Architectural Design

The design of the Quba mosque is such that it has been constructed with;

1. Seven main entrances and twelve minor ones.
2. The mosque houses a total of four minarets with exactly fifty-six domes.
3. There are forty-two units present for ablution with sixty-four male toilets and thirty-two female toilets.
4. The northern part of the Quba mosque remains a reserved place for female worshippers only.

Prominent Ziyarath Site

The Quba Mosque is a prominent Ziyarath site in the region because it is usually termed as the third most sacred mosque in all of Saudia Arabia.

Hadith about Quba Mosque

Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) highlighting the importance of Quba Mosque, narrated in a hadith; (description) He who purifies himself at his home and comes to Quba Mosque, offers two Rakats therein, he will be rewarded the reward of the performance of an Umrah (minor pilgrimage).

These are some of the important facts to know about the historical significance of the Quba Mosque.

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