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title: "Two Missiles Intercepted Over Quba Mosque in Madina"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/two-missiles-intercepted-over-quba-mosque-sept-2025\/"
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updated: "2025-09-26"
description: "Viral video shows two projectiles shot down by defense systems over the Quba Mosque in Medina on September 25, 2025, with authorities yet to confirm if they were missiles or drones."
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# Two Missiles Intercepted Over Quba Mosque in Madina

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/two-missiles-intercepted-over-quba-mosque-sept-2025/
Updated: 2025-09-26

**Key Takeaways**

- Two projectiles intercepted over Quba Mosque on September 25, 2025 at 10:40PM.
- Unconfirmed whether they were missiles or drones.
- Similar drone incident occurred on September 11, 2025 near Masjid an Nabawi.

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**MEDINA** — Worshipers at Quba Mosque reported seeing two missiles or drones intercepted by anti-missile systems above the holy site on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:40PM local time.

A video capturing the incident circulated widely on social media, showing projectiles being shot down in the sky over the mosque. Authorities have not issued an official statement confirming the nature of the objects or providing details about the event.

https://twitter.com/MalaysiaGazette/status/1971425346194178117

The viral video depicts two streaks of light ascending before being destroyed by defensive measures, causing alarm among witnesses.

People present at the mosque described hearing loud explosions and seeing debris fall away from the area.

https://twitter.com/Mazhar4justice/status/1971537231988097235

Security personnel quickly moved to reassure attendees and maintain order, but no evacuations were reported. The incident occurred during a busy time at the mosque, with no reports of injuries or damage.

This event follows a confirmed interception on September 11, 2025, when authorities [shot down an unauthorized drone near Medina](https://theislamicinformation.com/news/missile-like-object-spotted-over-masjid-an-nabawi-sept-2025/) at approximately 5:40 AM.

That incident was publicly acknowledged, highlighting ongoing security concerns around the holy city. The September 25 occurrence shares similarities, but the lack of confirmation leaves open whether the threats were missiles, drones, or other objects.

Masjid an Nabawi, one of Islam’s most important sites, attracts millions of pilgrims annually located near Masjid Quba. Security measures around the mosque have been heightened in recent years due to regional tensions.

The interception systems in place are designed to protect against aerial threats, though such public displays are rare.

*This is a developing story, we will update it with more information.*