Historical Places
Quba Mosque
Madinah
It is located in the Quba area, approximately three kilometres south of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. During the Hijrah, before entering Madinah, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ stayed here for several days and laid the foundation of this mosque—it was the first mosque built in the history of Islam. A large number of Qur’anic commentators have interpreted the mosque mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah as having been founded upon piety as referring to Quba Mosque. While in Madinah, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would regularly come here and offer prayer, especially on Saturdays. It is stated in a hadith that if someone purifies himself at home, then comes here and offers prayer, he receives a reward equivalent to that of an Umrah. Having been expanded many times, the present structure is very large and modern.
More places in Madinah
The Plain of Uhud and the Cemetery of the Martyrs
The plain situated north of Madinah at the foot of Jabal Uhud, where the Battle of Uhud took place in the third year of the Hijrah and the martyrs were buried.
Al-Baqi Cemetery
The main cemetery of Madinah, located on the eastern side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, where many Companions and members of the family of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ are buried.
The Plain of Badr and the Cemetery of the Martyrs
A settlement located southwest of Madinah, where the Battle of Badr, the first major battle in Islam, took place in the second year of the Hijrah.
Saqifah Banu Sa'idah
A place located near the Prophet’s Mosque, where, after the passing of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, the Companions gathered and pledged allegiance to Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him).
Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Located in the heart of Madinah, the Mosque of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ was built under his supervision after the Hijrah. It is one of the three principal mosques in Islam.