The Multiplicity of Mosques in Madinah During the Prophet's Era
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In the hadith of Mu'adh, it is mentioned that he used to lead his people in prayer. Does this indicate that there was another mosque besides the Prophet's Mosque?
Answer:
There were many, my brother. There were many mosques in Madinah during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Among them was the Mosque of Quba, and the Mosque of Banu Salimah, which they now call the Mosque of the Two Qiblas, and many other mosques according to the needs of the people. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. In the hadith of Mu'adh, it is mentioned that he used to lead his people in prayer. Does this indicate that there was another mosque besides the Prophet's Mosque?
Answer:
There were many, my brother. There were many mosques in Madinah during the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Among them was the Mosque of Quba, and the Mosque of Banu Salimah, which they now call the Mosque of the Two Qiblas, and many other mosques according to the needs of the people. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب ما جاء في إمامة الصبي — islamhouse.com (1:05:18)
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