Islamic History and Culture

Masjid Quba in Medina is the first and the oldest mosque. The first stones were laid by the Prophet SAW himself. The Prophet SAW said whoever makes wadu at home and then goes for prayer in Masjid Quba, he will have the same reward as that of an Umrah. This hadith is reported by Imam Hanbal. The masjid was built as the Prophet SAW arrived in Medina.