Qibla
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Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Farthest Sanctuary
BuildingAl-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem is the third holiest site in Islam, central to the Night Journey (Isra and Miraj) of Prophet Muhammad, and a symbol of Islamic heritage and Palestinian identity for over 1,300 years.
Umayyad CaliphateGreat Mosque of Mecca: The Sacred Sanctuary
BuildingThe Great Mosque of Mecca (Masjid al-Haram) is Islam's holiest site, housing the Kaaba and serving as the focal point for the Hajj pilgrimage and daily prayers for over 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide.
Prophetic EraThe Kaaba - The Sacred House of Allah
BuildingThe Kaaba is the most sacred site in Islam, a cubic stone structure in Mecca that serves as the qibla (direction of prayer) for Muslims worldwide. Built by Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael, it represents the unity of the Muslim ummah and is the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Prophetic Era