MASJID QIBLATAIN || مسجد قبلتین مدینہ || Saudi Arabia Series Ep.03

Masjid Qiblatain (Mosque of the Two Qiblas) is a significant mosque located in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It holds great historical and religious importance in Islam because it was the site where a pivotal event occurred during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Historical Significance:
The mosque is famously known for the event in 624 CE when Muslims were instructed to change the direction of prayer (Qibla) from Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Mecca. This change took place while Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was leading the Dhuhr (midday) prayer. Upon receiving the revelation (Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 144) from Allah, he immediately turned to face the Kaaba, and the congregation followed suit. This event gave the mosque its name, Qiblatain, meaning "the mosque of the two Qiblas."
Architecture:
Masjid Qiblatain, originally quite simple in its construction, has been renovated and expanded over the centuries. Today, it stands as a modern structure, with distinctive features including two mihrabs (prayer niches), symbolizing the two Qiblas. The mosque has a white facade and modern Islamic architectural design, which makes it a popular site for visitors.
Religious Importance:
The mosque is highly revered by Muslims as a place that symbolizes obedience to divine commands. It is frequently visited by pilgrims during their journey to Medina, especially during Hajj and Umrah, due to its connection with this significant event in Islamic history.
Location:
Masjid Qiblatain is located on the north-western edge of Medina, in the region known as Bani Salamah. It is about 5 kilometers from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque).
Visiting this mosque offers a deep sense of connection to a transformative moment in the early Islamic community and serves as a reminder of the unity of Muslims around the world who face the same Qibla during prayer.