Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (sws) - Yasir Qadhi Seerah Part 34 - Change of the Qiblah & Abrogation in Quran
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Religious vs. National Bonds
- The bonds of religion are stronger than nationality because they offer shared values and practices.
- The modern world's focus on nation-states creates imaginary bonds based only on shared nationality.
Change of Qiblah and Abrogation
- The change of Qiblah from Jerusalem to Mecca caused confusion among Muslims as it was the first instance of abrogation in Islam.
- This occurred about 15-16 months after the Hijra.
Praying Towards Jerusalem
- Initially, Prophet Muhammad prayed facing Jerusalem, even in Mecca.
- He positioned himself so that the Kaaba was in front of him while facing Jerusalem.