Masjid Quba stands in the Quba district of Medina, Saudi Arabia, at the address Quba, Medina 42319. It is also known as Quba Mosque or the First Mosque, and it is recognised as the first mosque built by the Prophet Muhammad and, according to the facts available, the first mosque in Islam.
What kind of visit it makes
For many visitors, this is a place of prayer first and a sight second. Its importance lies in its origin, which gives it a particular weight for anyone interested in the early history of the faith. Visitors who come to pray here are said to receive double the reward of prayer, which is one reason the mosque draws people from across the world.
Practical details
- Location: Quba, Medina Province, Saudi Arabia
- Address: Quba, Medina 42319
- Telephone: +966 14 848 8888
For visiting times and any conditions on entry, it is worth contacting the mosque directly using the number above before you travel, as these details are not covered here.
The area around it
Quba lies within Medina, a city that is central to the story and traditions of Islam. Staying in the wider city allows you to combine a visit to this mosque with time spent exploring Medina itself, and with the other historic places the city holds.
