[Q 499] Rewards of Salah in Holy Cities

QUESTION:

“What is the reward for performing Salah in Makkah (Masjid al-Haram) and Madinah (Masjid an-Nabawi)? Also, what is the virtue and reward of praying in Masjid Quba? In addition, can you mention some authentic classical Sunni books that discuss the virtues of these holy places?”

ANSWER:

The one who performs ṣalāh in Masjid al-Ḥarām receives the reward equal to one hundred thousand prayers.
The one who performs ṣalāh in Masjid an-Nabawi receives the reward equal to one thousand prayers, and the one who performs ṣalāh in Masjid Qubā receives the reward equal to one ‘Umrah.

Thus, in the blessed ḥadīth it is stated:

عن عبدالله بن الزبير قال قال رسول الله ﷺ: صلاة في مسجدي هذا افضل من الف صلاة فيما سواه الا المسجد الحرام وصلاة في المسجد الحرام افضل من مائة الف صلاة فيما سواه

(Musnad Aḥmad, Ḥadīth no. 15698)

Likewise, in another blessed ḥadīth it is stated:

عن سهل بن حنيف قال قال رسول الله ﷺ: من تطهر في بيته ثم اتى مسجد قباء فصلى فيه صلاة كان له كاجر عمرة

(Sunan Ibn Mājah, Ḥadīth no. 1412)

For further information regarding the virtues of these sacred places, study the book of Maktaba-tul-Madinah titled “Blessing of Makkah and Madina.”

Answered by: Mubashir Attari (AskMufti Scholar)
Verified by: Mufti Sajid Attari
Translated answer
Date: 3rd December 2025