Islamic Heritage Sites

11/07/2023

Have you ever wondered why we love the city of the Prophet ﷺ more than any other place? Find out in this brief explanation!

Have you ever wondered why we love the city of the Prophet ﷺ more than any other place? Find out in this brief explanation! Don't forget to follow our Instag...

21/06/2023

During the Battle of the Trench, the Prophet ﷺ was camped on this hill and he made du'a for victory three consecutive days, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and his du'a was answered on Wednesday between Zuhr and Asr. Watch to learn more about Masjid al-Fath.

04/03/2023

Masjid Bani Unayf: The Messenger of Allah ﷺ prayed here when visiting his companion, Talha bin al-Bara (ra), when he was sick. After Talha (ra) passsed away, the Prophet ﷺ made a beautiful du'a for Talha (ra) at his grave. To learn more, watch our video on YouTube.

This Masjid was built in Madinah where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) prayed when when visiting his companion, Talha (ra), when he was sick. ...

17/02/2023

The marking on the ground indicates where Bi'r al-Arees (بئر الأريس) was. Our Beloved ﷺ drank from this well's water and performed wudhu with it. The well is only a few meters away from Masjid Quba.

The Prophet ﷺ once sat by this well with his shins uncovered and his legs dangling into the well. Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (ra) stood at the door of the well as a gatekeeper. Abu Bakr (ra) came and asked permission to enter so the Prophet ﷺ told Abu Musa (ra): "Grant him permission and give him glad tidings of paradise." Abu Bakr came in and sat to the right of the Prophet ﷺ and dangled his feet into the well. Then, Umar (ra) came and sought permission. He was told the same, "Grant him permission and give him tidings of paradise." Umar (ra) came in and sat by the left of the Prophet ﷺ and dangled his feet into the well. Then, Uthman (ra) came and sought permission. He was told, "Grant him permission and give him glad tidings of paradise along with tribulations he will be afflicted with." Uthman (ra) came in and sat on the other side of the well in front of them. (Full narration in Sahih Muslim)

This well is also known as Bi'r al-Khatam (بئر الخاتم) because the ring of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ fell in it at the time of the caliph, Sayyiduna Uthman bin Affan (ra). It is narrated by Anas (ra): "The ring of the Prophet ﷺ was in his (ﷺ) hand, and after him, in Abu Bakr's hand, and then in Umar's hand after Abu Bakr. When Uthman was the caliph, he was once sitting at the well of Arees. He removed the ring from his hand and while he was trifling with it, dropped into the well. We kept on going to the well with Uthman for three days looking for the ring, and finally the well was drained, but the ring was not found." (Sahih al-Bukhari)

A number of scholars like Hafiz ibn Hajr al-Asqalani and Allamah al-Samhudi have written that trials and tribulations began facing the ummah after the ring fell into the well.

May Allah ﷻ allow us to be with our Beloved ﷺ and the companions (ra) in paradise.

10/02/2023

This is Masjid Quba: a blessed masjid that is close to the hearts of Muslims all over the world and the fourth holiest masjid in the world. It was built by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in the outskirts of Madinah in the area where the tribe of Bani Amr bin Awf lived when he migrated from Makkah. It was in this area that the Muslims of Madinah welcomed the Prophet ﷺ with smiles on their faces and joy in their hearts on Monday in the month of Rab'i al-Awwal. That day marked the beginning of Islamic calendar, the Hijri year.

Some virtues of Masjid Quba:

• The Messenger of Allah ﷺ established and built this masjid with his own blessed hands along with the companions. He ﷺ carried the stones and rocks himself. (Full narration mentioned in Tabrani narrated by Shamous bint al-Nouman)

• The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Whoever purifies themselves at home and comes to Masjid Quba and offers salah therein will get the reward of an umrah." (Sunan ibn Majah)

• It is narrated by Abdullah bin Umar (ra): "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ used to visit Masjid Quba every Saturday, sometimes walking and sometimes riding." (Bukhari and Muslim)

• The location of the masjid was chosen by Allah ﷻ. The camel of the Prophet ﷺ stopped where the Masjid is.

• Allah ﷻ mentions this Masjid in the Qur'an in Surah al-Tawbah: "Certainly a masjid founded on piety from the first day is is more deserving that you should stand in it..." (9:108)

This masjid has been renovated and expanded many times over history by many Muslims leaders including Sayydiuna Usman bin Affan (ra) and Umar bin AbdulAziz (ra). The latest expansion took place in 1986 under the supervision of King Fahad. The current government has announced plans for a major expansion that will be able to accommodate many more worshippers.

May Allah ﷻ grant us the honour of visiting Masjid Quba.