I dont think any one needs to be told the story of this masjid. Still, a short summary:
Muslims initially prayed towards the Bait-ul-muqaddis, in Jerusalem. This was a source of ridicule towards the Muslims from the Jews who criticised the Muslims of boasting of an individual religion, yet not having their own Qibla to pray to, rather of praying in the same direction as the Jews themselves.
This fact greatly troubled the Prophet, s.a.w, who longed to face the Ka'ba. He prayed intensively and thereupon this verse was revealed:
"Verily! We have seen the turning of your face towards the heaven; surely we shall turn you to a prayer direction (Qibla) that shall please you.."
It was while the noon prayer was in its second raka'ah, that Allah commanded the Prophet s.a.w, to turn his direction. He turned, and with him the congregation too. That is why this masjid is called Qiblatain - the one with the 2 qiblas.
The sign says it all:
Two rak'ah prayers hold the merit of an accepted Umrah here. The first ever and oldest masjid in Saudia Arabia. Its foundation stones were laid by the Prophet, s.a.w.
How wonderful of u to get such BEAUTIFULLY clear and close pixs.. This is truly one of the most splendid place..and it goes on that the hypocrites of Madina at that time did NOT turn their direction and hence distinguishing themselves from the REAL believers..Or thats what i heard:D
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