Near the outskirts of Madinah, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions built Masjid Quba during the Hijrah, and Muslims generally regard it as Islam’s first mosque. It is revered for its historical and spiritual significance. The principles of dedication and purity are in the Prophet’s hadith about prayer there. Today, the place is a prominent destination for pilgrims and visitors from all over the world.

Thekabarnews.com—When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ migrated to Madinah, he took rest in Quba, south of the city. There, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions built Masjid Quba, widely regarded as the first mosque established in Islam.

For Muslims all across the world, Masjid Quba is not just a historic building. It is one of the first milestones of the Muslim community. It is a place of worship built on faith, solidarity, and the spirit of a new beginning.

According to Islamic history, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions built the mosque after he arrived from Makkah. Thereafter, Surah At-Tawbah strongly associates the mosque with the principles of dedication and purity. Surah At-Tawbah depicts these principles.

“Do not stand [for prayer] within it—ever. A mosque founded on righteousness from the first day is more worthy for you to stand in. Within it are men who love to purify themselves; and Allāh loves those who purify themselves.” (Quran 9:108).

Traditional Islamic scholarship links the verse to Masjid Quba, while scholars have also examined its broader context.

Masjid Quba is today one of the most frequented religious sites in Madinah, notably by Umrah and Hajj travelers. Visitors come to pray, meditate on the Prophet’s migration, and reconnect with the early history of Islam.

Its value is widely regarded; a hadith also bolsters its value. by a widely regarded hadith.

Sahl bin Hunaif said, “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: ‘Whoever purifies himself in his house, then comes to the Quba’ Mosque and prays there one prayer, the reward will be like that of ‘Umrah.” (Sunan Ibn Majah 1412).

It is reported in Sunan Ibn Majah (1412) and rated as hasan by Darussalam.

The hadith does not say that visiting Masjid Quba is a substitute for Umrah. Instead, it emphasizes the spiritual aspect of true worship in a mosque that has a strong link to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the Hijrah.

Indonesian pilgrims visiting Madinah commonly include Masjid Quba in their religious itinerary, along with Masjid Nabawi and other historical landmarks. However, its ongoing importance goes beyond religious tourism.

The mosque reminds us of the humility, sacrifice, and belief in Allah that characterized the Prophet’s journey from Makkah to Madinah.

Masjid Quba is almost 14 centuries old. It serves as a living testimony to how a community may begin with prayer, faith, and a shared sense of purpose.