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مسجد القبلتين
Masjid al-Qiblatayn (Mosque of Two Qiblas) is a historic مسجد in مدینہ منورہ where the command to change the qibla (نماز direction) from Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) to the کعبۃ اللہ in مکہ مکرمہ was received in 2 AH. It is the only مسجد historically associated with two qibla directions. The مسجد has been renovated with a modern design.
In the early years of Islam in مدینہ منورہ, Muslims prayed facing Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem). In Rajab 2 AH (approximately 624 CE), during a نماز, the revelation came commanding the change of qibla to the Sacred Mosque in مکہ مکرمہ (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144). The congregation turned mid-نماز from facing Jerusalem to facing مکہ مکرمہ. 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 qibla directions.
This مسجد marks one of the most significant moments in Islamic history — the change of qibla. This event established the کعبۃ اللہ as the permanent direction of نماز for all Muslims and fulfilled نبی کریم'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 مسجد نبوی. It is easily accessible by taxi. The مسجد is open for daily نمازs 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 نماز associated with visiting, but it is a significant historical site that many حجاج include in their مدینہ منورہ ziyarah itinerary. Free parking is available.