MCQ Detailed View

There is a special mosque in Islamic history where the direction of prayer was changed during prayer itself.

Masjid Zu Qiblatain, which means "The Mosque of Two Qiblas", is located in Madina. It got this name because an important event happened there — the direction of the Qibla was changed from Masjid Al-Aqsa (in Jerusalem) to the Kaaba (in Makkah) during a prayer led by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

This change was commanded by Allah through revelation, and it showed the independence of the Muslim identity. Before this, Muslims used to face Masjid Al-Aqsa while praying. But during one prayer in this mosque, the Prophet (SAW) was told to turn and face the Kaaba instead.

Masjid Zu Qiblatain is still visited today by people going for Hajj or Umrah. It reminds Muslims about obedience, unity, and the importance of following Allah’s command without delay.