The History of the Qibla: From Jerusalem to Mecca

A muslim man praying facing towards old Qibla - Jerusalem in Palestine.

The qibla is the direction that Muslims face when they perform their daily prayers (salah). It is one of the essential elements of Islamic worship, as it symbolizes the unity and orientation of Muslims towards Allah. But did you know that the qibla was not always facing Mecca, the city where the Kaaba, the sacred … Read more