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Foundation and standing
Quba Mosque is the first mosque built in Islam, founded by the Prophet and his companions in 1 AH/622 CE south-west of Madinah on the Hijra road, about 3.5 km from the Prophet's Mosque. [1]
The Prophet visited it on foot or riding to pray, especially on Saturdays. Yaqut al-Hamawi says it takes its name from the well of Quba; it was once called the Mosque of Banu Awf. [1]
Related people
- Kings of Saudi ArabiaKing Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al SaudThe fifth Saudi king, Fahd acceded in 1982. His reign included the Basic Law of Governance, the Shura Council and provincial laws, expansions of the Two Holy Mosques and the Gulf War.
- Kings of Saudi ArabiaKing Salman bin Abdulaziz Al SaudThe seventh Saudi king, Salman acceded in 2015 after serving in Riyadh, defence and the crown princeship. His reign has included Vision 2030 and administrative, economic and social changes.
Architecture and expansions
It has been rebuilt many times, including by Uthman ibn Affan and by Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, who added its first minaret. In 1405 AH/1985 CE King Fahd ordered it enlarged about ninefold while keeping its style; the expansion opened in 1407 AH/1987 CE. [1]
On 7 Ramadan 1443 AH/8 April 2022 CE the King Salman Project to expand Quba Mosque, the largest in its history, was announced. [1]
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