QUBA
MOSQUE
1 . This is the first mosque
of Islam and has very spiritual importance. In holy Quran it is said that
the foundation of this mosque is laid on “Taqva” (Sincerity)
When Prophet Muhammad (S. A. W.) reached
in a town near Madina during his historical migration Journey, he (S. A.
W.) decided to stop here for a few days for taking rest. In those days
near about 500 Ansar (Madina People) reached here to welcome and help him
(S. A. W.). During this historical stay Prophet (S. A. W.) laid the foundation
of this great mosque. Prophet (S. A. W.) helped other companions
to build this mosque.
2 . Masjid-al-Haram, (The second
and last Qibla), Masjid-al-Aqsa (The first Qibla) and Masjid-e-Nabvi (The
Haram of the Last Prophet – S. A. W.) are three main mosques of the world
which have their religious values and importance. Besides these Mosques
(HARAMS), rest of the mosques all over the world have only historical importance.
In the list of historic mosques, Quba is on the top. In other words we
may say that Masjid-e-Quba has fourth spiritual mosque of the world (Masjid-al-Haram,
Masjid-al-Aqsa and Masjid-al-Nabvi are the 1st , 2nd and 3rd respectively,
and the fourth is Masjid-al-Quba). According to sayings of Prophet (S.
A. W.)
“The Reward of a Prayer in
Quba Mosque is Just
Like a Reward of One Umra”.
When Muslims under the leadership
of Prophet (S. A. W.) were going to perform Umra before conquering Makkah,
Quresh did not allow them to enter in Makkah. Muslims had to stop at Hudabiya.
(If you travel from Jeddah to Makkah by road, you will see a big RAHAL
over the highway. It is very near to Hudabiya and now a days non muslims
are not allowed to go beyond this point. Here a police check post is made
for checking the identity and passports).
Here at Hudabiya Prophet Muhammad (S.
A. W.) did a historic Hudabiya Pact with Quresh-e-Makkah. According to
this pact Muslim had to go back without performing “Umra this year”. It
was very disappointing agreement for the companions (RA) but history proved
that it was really a great intelligence of Prophet (S. A. W.) who did this
Pact which helped Muslims to conquer Makkah. Since the companions (RA)
were disappointed not to perform Umra, Prophet (S. A. W.) told them, “Who
ever offer one prayer (Salat) in Quba Mosque, he will get reward equal
to one Umra”. It have became precedent and now if any body offers a prayer
here he would get reward of one Umra.
3 . Before conquering Makkah,
Muslims wanted to go to perform Umra under the leadership of Prophet
(S. A. W.) but kuffar-e-Makkah
did not allowed them to enter in the Holy Makkah. Muslims were stopped
in “Hudebiya” (If you travel from Jeddah to Makkah, you will find this
place 22 K.M. before Makkah where a big (Rahal) gate over highway is built.
4 . Quba is situated two miles
from Masjid-e-Nabvi and taxis , outside Haram take pilgrims to show all
Madina’s religious spots in which Quba is included. Yellow cabs take 10
Riyals per person to show all historical, religious spots. This mosque
can be visited any day in any time but Saturday visit is said more reward
able.
5 . Now, this mosque is beautifully
constructed. Basic construction of this mosque was done by Turks. But Saudi
government decorated it beautifully. In the courtyard of this mosque a
Mehrab is built where the verses of Quran was delivered to Prophet
(S. A. W.). Ladies and gents entrance are separate. Ultra modern
washrooms are built for pilgrims.
QUBA INSIDE VIEW
QUBA ANOTHER INSIDE BEAUTIFUL VIEW
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