Masjid Quba: Significance for First-Time Umrah Pilgrims

Masjid e Quba is one place in Madinah that every Muslim visiting the city after performing Umrah or Hajj surely visits. It is the first mosque and its foundation was laid by the Holy Prophet (PBUH). A visit to Masjid e Quba is often included in most of the all-inclusive Umrah packages currently offered in the market. If you are planning to go for your first Umrah anytime soon and want to visit Masjid e Quba, then

this read is a must for you. We have provided all the information about the mosque in our detailed guide that the first-time Umrah pilgrims must know. So, let’s explore Masjid e Quba without any delays.

Spiritual and Religious Significance of Masjid e Quba

The fact that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) himself placed the first brick of Masjid e Quba is enough to establish its significance for Muslims.

However, there is a lot more to it.

Umrah Rewards for Praying Nafals

• Pilgrims that pray two Rakats of Nafal in this mosque get a reward equal to Umrah. However, this  doesn’t mean that it can replace Umrah. Umrah has its virtues which no other worship can provide.

  The Holy Prophet (PBUH) always took out some time to go to this mosque and offer two rakat of Nafila there.

  
  

  The importance of Masjid e Quba has been mentioned in many of his Hadiths. A couple of them are  given below for your reference.

  
  

• “Whoever purifies himself in his house and then comes to the Mosque of Quba and prays two  rak’ahs will have the reward equivalent to performing the minor pilgrimage (Umrah).”

  
  

• “Whoever performs ablution properly and then comes to Masjid Quba with no other intention but to pray four units, reciting Surah al-Fatiha in each unit, will receive the reward of a person who  comes to the House of Allah to perform Umrah.”

  
  

  The above two hadiths amply show the importance of Masjid e Quba for the first-time pilgrims. By following the two directions given above, they can maximize their Umrah rewards and seek maximum blessings from Allah.

  
  

  A Mention in the Quran

  
  

• During the Holy Prophet's (PBUH) time in Madinah, a lot of infidels tried to bring him down. However, a group of people from Makkah accepted Islam with the malicious intent of harming the Muslims and giving their news to the Quraish of Makkah. Allah told His Prophet (PBUH) about the bad intentions of these people. They even built a mosque to achieve their goal of hurting the Prophet (PBUH) and the followers.

  
  

  At this time, Allah revealed an Ayat of Surah Tawbah to the prophet. It is mentioned below:

  
  

• “There are also those (hypocrites) who set up a mosque (only) to cause harm, promote disbelief,  divide the believers, and as a base for those who had previously fought against Allah and His  Messenger. They will definitely swear, “We intended nothing but good,” but Allah bears witness  that they are surely liars. Do not (O Prophet) ever pray in it. Certainly, a mosque founded on righteousness from the first day is more worthy of your prayers. In it are men who love to be  purified. And Allah loves those who purify themselves.”

  
  

  The first part of the verse refers to Masjid al Dirar and Allah clearly explains the intentions of the  hypocrites. He also ordered the Prophet (PBUH) to not enter the premises of this mosque. At the 

  later part of the verse, Allah mentions Masjid e Quba as the mosque built on the first day is more  worthy.

  
  

  The Historical Importance and

  Development of Masjid e Quba

  
  

  It is very important to not only learn the history of important places like Masjid e Quba yourself but also teach it to your children. For this purpose, there is nothing better than taking them here. You can take help of an Umrah Package for family that includes ziyarat visits to this mosque and other places.

  
  

  As far as the history of this mosque is concerned, it was built in 622 CE. When the Holy Prophet (PBUH) reached near Madinah, he stayed at the home of Kulthum ibn al Hadm for 10 days and then the   work was  started.  He  worked  alongside  his  companions  from  both  the  Ansars   and 

  Muhajirs.

  
  

  The Original Structure

  During that time, mud bricks were used to construct homes and almost every other structure. 

  
  

  Masjid   e   Quba’s   initial   structure   consisted   of   raw   bricks   and   leaves   from   date   trees.   This  represented the simplicity that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) always taught. Once the mosque was 

  completed, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) led the first prayer while facing Jerusalem as the  Qibla was there at the time.

  
  

  The Current Structure

  Its white-colored minarets and domes are a peaceful sight for the pilgrims to observe. It has a total capacity of 22000 worshippers but the most crowded times are those of Hajj and Ramadan. If you want to offer prayers there during the next Ramadan, you can book March Umrah Packages 2026 and reach there without any hassles.

  
  

  The  first  renovation  and   expansion   were  made   during   the   time  of  the   third   caliph,  Usman. However, the biggest changes were made during the Saudi Arabian rule. King Fahad, in 1984 gave

  orders for expansion, renovations and reconstruction of several parts. The mosque’s area was almost quadrupled and new minarets were also added.

  
  

  Wrap-Up

  Masjid e Quba holds significant importance in the Islamic world. Although visiting it is not essential, pilgrims never skip it because of the rewards it comes with. If you also want to be one of the fortunate ones, contact Muslims Holy Travel and book one of their Umrah Packages with ziyarat tour