#73 Sixteen Months Facing Jerusalem, Then THIS Happened | Seerah | Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan #AMAU

About this episode

This episode discusses the pivotal moment when the Qibla changed from Jerusalem to the Kaaba and its implications in Islamic history.

For sixteen months, the Prophet ﷺ and his companions prayed toward Jerusalem. Then, in the middle of Rajab, everything changed. But what happened when the revelation came down during Asr prayer? And what about those companions praying miles away in Masjid Quba who had no idea the Qibla had just shifted? In this episode of the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan takes us through one of the most pivotal moments in Islamic history: the day the Muslim Ummah turned toward the Kaaba. Discover the dramatic scene of companions mid-prayer, the single messenger who changed everything, and the Jews of Medina who called the Muslims "dimwitted" for this divine command. But that's not all. Why did the Prophet ﷺ long to face the Kaaba while still honouring Jerusalem? What hidden fiqh rulings emerged from this single event? And how does the fasting of Ashura connect to this momentous occasion? The stage is now set for the greatest battle in Islamic history: a battle where Allah Himself promised forgiveness to its participants. Are you ready to witness what happens next? Time Stamps: 0:00 - Precap and Introduction 2:18 - When the Qiblah Changed 12:05 - Benefits Drawn From This…

People in this episode

Host: Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan

Topics covered

• Qibla change
• Islamic history
• Prophet Muhammad
• companions
• fasting
• revelation

Keywords

• Qibla
• Jerusalem
• Kaaba
• Prophet Muhammad
• companions
• fasting of Ashura
• Islamic history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Jerusalem, Kaaba, Masjid Quba, Medina

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