Masjid al-Jumu'ah (The Friday Mosque)

According to sira reports, the Prophet ﷺ, on his way from Quba to Madinah, stopped in the valley of Banu Salim and led the Friday prayer there. This is recorded as the first Friday prayer held in Madinah. The Companions later built a mosque on the site to commemorate it. The Quran instructs: "O you who have believed, when the call is made for prayer on the day of Jumu'ah, hasten to the remembrance of Allah" (62:9). The mosque preserves the memory of this first Friday; the exact date and details are not precisely fixed in the sources.

The mosque lies in a valley near Quba and can be added as a short stop during a visit to Quba. A taxi is the most practical way to reach it. It is generally open during the day, but as it is a small mosque please check local hours. The surroundings involve walking in the open and sun. A short stop is suitable for elderly visitors.

Be quiet and follow local arrangements in the mosque. Its historical importance lies in its link with the first Friday prayer, so keep a respectful atmosphere for worship.