Quba Mosque
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Quba Mosque is a mosque in Medina. It is the oldest mosque in the world. When Muhammad and his friends were coming to Medina, they stopped over in Kuba. Muhammad started to build the mosque after his friend helped him. Umar II added a minaret and enlarged the mosque. Suleiman the Magnificent destroyed the mosque and rebuilt it.[1]
| Quba Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Location | Medina, Saudi Arabia |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°26′21″N 39°37′02″E / 24.43917°N 39.61722°ECoordinates: 24°26′21″N 39°37′02″E / 24.43917°N 39.61722°E |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Region | Hejaz |
| Province | Medina |
| Architectural description | |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Completed | 622 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 6 |
| Minaret(s) | 4 |
Quba Mosque Media
A picture of the mosque prior to 1900
The original Quba Mosque in Medina, built by the prophet Muhammad.
Quba Mosque 2013
Quba mosque during my visit to Medina, 27 December 2024. Walk way along the wall to the entrance on the left and a place to clean yourself with water (wudhu) on the right.
Quba mosque during my visit to Medina, 27 December 2024. Entrance Gate 1?
Quba mosque during my visit to Medina, 27 December 2024. Foyer or Square. Draped in cloth for ease of prayers. Surprisingly very cold inside.
Interior of the prayer hall
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References
- ↑ "Quba Mosque". Retrieved 28 July 2015.
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