Masjid Quba — The First Mosque in Islam

Masjid Quba is the first mosque ever built in Islamic history — established by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) himself when he arrived at Quba on the outskirts of Medina during the Hijra (migration) in 1 AH / 622 CE. The Prophet laid the first stones of the mosque with his own blessed hands, and Imam Ali (AS) carried and placed stones alongside him. The construction took several days before the Prophet continued into Medina proper. The Prophet (SAW) said about this mosque: 'Whoever purifies himself in his house and then comes to Masjid Quba and prays there — it is for him like an Umrah.' The mosque has been expanded and rebuilt multiple times over the centuries; the current structure is a large modern complex. It is located in the Quba neighborhood, approximately 5 km south of Masjid al-Nabawi. The Quran references it: 'A mosque founded on piety from the first day is more worthy for you to stand in' (9:108) — commentators identify this as Masjid Quba.