If you travel from Makkah to al-Madinah and pass by the Mosque of Quba, should I pray two rak'ahs, knowing that I will not stay in al-Madinah for long?
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The questioner : If you travel from Makkah to al-Madinah and pass by the Mosque of Quba, should I pray two rak'ahs, knowing that I will not stay in al-Madinah for long?
The Shaykh : It is better to start with the Prophet’s Mosque first, because the Prophet’s Mosque is better than Quba. Then, when you arrive at your house or the apartment you have rented, perform your ablution and go out to the Mosque of Quba. Whoever performs ablution in his house and goes out to the Mosque of Quba and prays two rak'ahs in it is like one who has performed 'Umrah. This is the best. And if you start with Quba because it is on your way, there is no blame on you. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O honorable Shaykh. This female questioner says.
The Shaykh : It is better to start with the Prophet’s Mosque first, because the Prophet’s Mosque is better than Quba. Then, when you arrive at your house or the apartment you have rented, perform your ablution and go out to the Mosque of Quba. Whoever performs ablution in his house and goes out to the Mosque of Quba and prays two rak'ahs in it is like one who has performed 'Umrah. This is the best. And if you start with Quba because it is on your way, there is no blame on you. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O honorable Shaykh. This female questioner says.