When was the Qiblah changed?

The Qiblah, or direction of prayer for Muslims, was changed in the 4th year of Hijri. At first, Muslims used to pray facing Jerusalem. Later, by the command of Allah, the direction was changed to face the Kaaba in Makkah.

This change was very important for the Muslim community. It marked a new identity and strengthened the connection with Makkah as the center of Islamic worship.

Changing the Qiblah also tested the faith of Muslims, but they accepted the change with full obedience and love for Allah’s commands. This event shows the importance of following divine guidance in Islam.