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Masjid al-Qiblatayn means the mosque of the two qiblahs.
It is associated with the change from Jerusalem to Makkah.

Early Muslims initially faced toward Jerusalem in prayer.
The qiblah was later changed to the Ka'bah in Makkah.

Al-Masjid al-Aqsa is the destination named in the Qur'anic account of Al-Isra.
It is one of Islam's sacred mosques.

Al-Masjid al-Nabawi was established after the Hijrah.
It became the central mosque of the Madinan Muslim community.

The Ka'bah stands within Al-Masjid al-Haram in Makkah.
It is the qiblah for Muslim prayer.

Al-Razi compiled extensive medical observations in Al-Hawi.
He was also known in Latin as Rhazes.

Ibn Rushd was known in Latin Europe as Averroes.
He wrote influential works on philosophy, law, and medicine.

Al-Idrisi produced a major geographical work and map.
He worked at the court of Roger II in Sicily.

Ibn Battuta traveled widely across Africa, Asia, and Europe.
His journeys were recorded in the Rihlah.

Ibn Khaldun wrote the Muqaddimah as an introduction to his history.
It analyzes society, state formation, and historical change.

Al-Biruni studied Indian religion, science, geography, and society.
His work showed careful comparative observation.

Ibn al-Haytham developed experimental approaches to vision and light.
His Book of Optics became highly influential.