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مسجد القبلتين
Masjid al-القبلةtayn (المسجد of Two القبلةs) is a historic مسجد in المدينة where the command to change the القبلة (الصلاة direction) from Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) to the الكعبة in مكة was received in 2 AH. It is the only مسجد historically associated with two القبلة directions. The مسجد has been renovated with a modern design.
In the early years of Islam in المدينة, Muslims prayed facing Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem). In Rajab 2 AH (approximately 624 CE), during a الصلاة, the revelation came commanding the change of القبلة to the Sacred المسجد in مكة (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144). The congregation turned mid-الصلاة from facing Jerusalem to facing مكة. The مسجد was originally small and simple, but has been rebuilt and expanded by the Saudi government. The current structure features two domes symbolizing the two القبلة directions.
This مسجد marks one of the most significant moments in Islamic تاريخ — the change of القبلة. This event أُسس the الكعبة as the permanent direction of الصلاة for all Muslims and fulfilled النبي's desire to pray toward the House built by Ibrahim (AS). It symbolizes Islamic identity and the unique direction of the Muslim ummah.
Masjid al-القبلةtayn is located about 4 km northwest of المسجد النبوي. It is easily accessible by taxi. The مسجد is open for daily الصلوات and can be visited at any time. The modern renovation is architecturally distinctive with its white exterior and dual domes. There is no specific ritual or الصلاة associated with visiting, but it is a significant historical site that many الحجاج include in their المدينة ziyarah itinerary. Free parking is available.