Masjid al-Qiblatayn (Mosque of the Two Qiblas)

The Quran (2:144) records the change of qibla from Jerusalem to the Kaaba. Sira and hadith sources place the event in Madinah, in the second year after the Hijra (2 AH / 624 CE), during a prayer that the Prophet ﷺ led. The tradition connects the mosque with this moment. The present building is the result of later renewal and enlargement. The mosque has two mihrabs, one oriented towards Jerusalem and the other towards the Kaaba, which are shown to visitors as a reminder of the change.

The mosque is reached by taxi in a short drive from central Madinah. It is generally open during the day, and visitor numbers are higher around midday and afternoon prayers. The interior can be busy; allow a short time to see the two mihrabs. Seating and step-free routes exist for elderly and disabled visitors. In hot months plan the visit for the morning.

When viewing the mihrabs, do not disturb those praying and do not block passages for photos. Those who wish to pray should join the rows in order. When speaking about the event, present it as the sources transmit it: the Quranic verse is the primary basis, and the details of the place come from sira and hadith reports.