Changes in Islamic Prayer Directions

In which mosque was the order of keeping the Qibla (direction of prayer) changed from Jerusalem to Kaaba in Makkah?

• Masjid al-Haram
• Masjid al-Quba
• Banu Salma Mosque
• Masjid an-Nabawi

Overview

The Banu Salma Mosque, also known as Masjid al-Qiblatayn, is the mosque where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the revelation to change the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Mecca.
This historic event occurred in 624 CE after the revelation of Surah 2, verses 142-144.
The mosque is located in Medina and is an important historical site in Islam.


The change in Qibla (direction of prayer) was a significant event in Islamic history, as it:
* Established the Kaaba as the center of Islamic worship
* Unified Muslim prayer and worship
* Marked a significant milestone in the development of Islam

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