Madinah Province
Islamic History

Masjid Al Qiblatayn - Madinah

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Masjid Qiblatain, Khalid Ibn Al Walid Road, Medina Saudi Arabia
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Description

Built by Sawad ibn Ghanam ibn Ka'ab in 623 CE, Masjid Al Qiblatayn is situated in The Blessed City of Madinah and is one of the most important mosques in Islamic history. Masjid Al Qiblatayn translates to Mosque of the two Qiblas and is believed to be the Mosque where The Blessed Prophet (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him) received the revelation to change the Qibla (direction of prayer) from Jerusalem to Makkah.

Masjid Al Qiblatayn was one of the earliest mosques in Madina and was named after the historic event of 15th of Shaban, 2 AH, when the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) turned towards the Kaaba while leading the Dhuhr prayer and the companions followed suit out of obedience and respect. The Prophet (PBUH) later explained that he had received revelation from Allah to change the Qibla from Temple Mount in Jerusalem to Kaaba in Makkah. 

Architecture

Masjid Al Qiblatayn was one of the very few mosques in the world that had two mihrabs (a niche to indicate the Qibla). However, in 1987 the mosque was completely restructured and the old Mihrab facing Jerusalem was removed. The Mosque now only has one Mihrab that faces Kaaba although you can see the direction to Jerusalem marked in the ceiling architecture.

The main prayer hall of the mosque boasts a modern 21-century design with beautiful chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and a Mihrab that is designed to look like a giant prayer mat. The ablutions area for worshippers is in the sub-basement level towards the southeastern corner whereas a block to the west of the main structure serves as the residence for the Imam, the Muezzin, and the caretaker. 

Every year hundreds of thousands of Muslims from all over the world come to visit this historic mosque and other nearby attractions including Jannatul Baqi, Masjid Quba, and Mount Uhud - Archers' Hill.

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Islamic History
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Location

Masjid Qiblatain, Khalid Ibn Al Walid Road, Medina Saudi Arabia

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Haider Ali

Haider Ali

08/19/2023 20:03

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Masjid al-Qiblatain is one of the three oldest mosques in Islamic history. Before the recent renovation, the mosque consisted of two niches or Qiblas. Since the migration, countless congregational prayers have been led here by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which makes it a memorable landmark for Muslims. it is believed that in the Islamic month of Rajab 2 AH, a Quranic revelation came to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Masjid al-Qiblatain, which instructed to change the direction of the Qiblah from Bait Al-Maqdis (Masjid Al-Aqsa) to the Holy Ka’bah. During the initial years of Islam, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and all the Muslims used to pray facing Bait Al-Maqdis with the Ka’bah in front of them. Even after he (SAW) migrated to Madinah, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prayed in the direction of Jerusalem for sixteen months. Even during this time, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) secretly believed and hoped for the direction of prayer to be changed to Ka’bah. And then one day during the congregational prayer of Dhuhr (or as mentioned in some references, Asar), the following Quranic verse of Surah Al-Baqarah was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): “Verily, We have seen the turning of your (Muhammed’s) face towards the Heaven. Surely, We shall turn you to a Qiblah (prayer direction) that shall please you, so turn your face in the direction of Al-Masjid Al-Haram (at Makkah). And wherever you people are, turn your faces (in prayer) in that direction.” [2:144] Following the command of the Almighty, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) changed direction and faced the Ka’bah in the middle of the prayer, and so did the obedient companions (Ummah).  With the revelation of the aforementioned prayer, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) along with the companions also offered two Rakats while facing the new Qibla/Thus. From that day onwards, the Holy Ka’bah became the new Qiblah for Muslims till the end of time. #copied.
Kazi Mohammad Billal

Kazi Mohammad Billal

08/04/2023 14:10

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This is the historic mosque where in the same time of prayers, the qibla was changed in two sides by the direction of Allah and the sahaba of the Prophet (Sm) prayed with him. This mosque is therefore known as the two qibla mosque in Islamic history.
Jamal Hussain

Jamal Hussain

07/23/2023 10:27

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One of the Historic place fir the all muslims. Because Qibbla was changed actual opposite site. I will share video and hic here.
Umer Raza

Umer Raza

07/19/2023 07:48

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Masjid e Qiblatain is a mosque where main qibla was change during the prayers, from bait ul muqadas to our beloved kaaba shareef.
Hamza Khalid Ghumman

Hamza Khalid Ghumman

07/18/2023 15:01

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A historic masjid which happened to be the place for when the direction for prayer was changed from Al Aqsa in the north to the Kaabah in Makkah in the south of Madina. A visit here is recommended for anyone visiting Madinah. There is ample parking and features ramps for people with accessibility issues. The regular way to commute, especially for visitors, is through buses, vans or taxis which are generally available near Masjid e Nabawi.
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