Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
A mosque in Medina notable as the site where the direction of prayer was changed from Jerusalem to Mecca. What is this called?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question asks: A mosque in Medina notable as the site where the direction of prayer was changed from Jerusalem to Mecca. What is this called? The correct choice is A. Masjid al-Qiblatain. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Masjid al-Qiblatain ✓
- B. Qutub Minar
Why not B: “Qutub Minar” does not fit this question. The answer is Masjid al-Qiblatain.
- C. Shalimar Gardens, Lahore
Why not C: “Shalimar Gardens, Lahore” does not fit this question. The answer is Masjid al-Qiblatain.
- D. Mohammed Ali Mosque
Why not D: “Mohammed Ali Mosque” does not fit this question. The answer is Masjid al-Qiblatain.
Correct answer
A. Masjid al-Qiblatain
Explanation
Masjid al-Qiblatain (option A) is the accepted answer to “A mosque in Medina notable as the site where the direction of prayer was changed from Jerusalem to Mecca. What is this called”. Option B (Qutub Minar) does not fit this question. Option C (Shalimar Gardens, Lahore) does not fit this question. Option D (Mohammed Ali Mosque) does not fit this question. For this Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture question, the accepted answer is Masjid al-Qiblatain.
Source: Islamic Studies Official Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, NTS, Islamic Studies, Mosques, Landmarks and Islamic Architecture
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