What does qibla mean in islam

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Rida Ghaffar. September 02, How to protect your data in your phone? Facing the Qibla is one of the basic requirements of performing salah which is one of the five pillars of Islam.

Besides, the very act of facing the Qibla and the Qibla itself the Kabah has spiritual indications and bearings on Muslims. The command to shift the direction of salah to the Kabah was revealed to the Prophet peace and blessings be upon him about months after his immigration to Madinah.

In Makkah before the immigration to Madinah, Muslims were commanded to face Jerusalem in their prayer. This was the first Qibla that Muslims faced during the salah. The Prophet peace and blessings be upon him and the Companions submitted to the command of Allah. Since Jerusalem is north of Makkah, the Prophet peace and blessings be upon him used to stand south of the Kabah in his prayers so that he could face both the Kabah and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

That was impossible, however, in Madinah because Madinah is located in the north of Makkah and south of Jerusalem. Freebase 3. How to pronounce qibla? Alex US English. David US English. Mark US English. Daniel British. Libby British. Mia British. Karen Australian. Hayley Australian. Natasha Australian. Veena Indian. Priya Indian. Neerja Indian. Zira US English. Oliver British. Wendy British. Fred US English. Tessa South African.