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مسجد القبلتين
Masjid al-Qiblatayn (Mosque of Two Qiblas) is a historic মসজিদ in মদীনা মুনাওয়ারা where the command to change the qibla (সালাত direction) from Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) to the কাবা শরীফ in মক্কা মুকাররমা was received in 2 AH. It is the only মসজিদ historically associated with two qibla directions. The মসজিদ has been renovated with a modern design.
In the early years of Islam in মদীনা মুনাওয়ারা, Muslims prayed facing Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem). In Rajab 2 AH (approximately 624 CE), during a সালাত, the revelation came commanding the change of qibla to the Sacred Mosque in মক্কা মুকাররমা (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144). The congregation turned mid-সালাত from facing Jerusalem to facing মক্কা মুকাররমা. The মসজিদ was originally small and simple, but has been rebuilt and expanded by the Saudi government. The current structure features two domes symbolizing the two qibla directions.
This মসজিদ marks one of the most significant moments in Islamic history — the change of qibla. This event established the কাবা শরীফ as the permanent direction of সালাত for all Muslims and fulfilled নবী করীম'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-Qiblatayn is located about 4 km northwest of মসজিদে নববী. It is easily accessible by taxi. The মসজিদ is open for daily সালাতs 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 সালাত associated with visiting, but it is a significant historical site that many হাজীগণ include in their মদীনা মুনাওয়ারা ziyarah itinerary. Free parking is available.