Qibla قِبْلَة

The direction of the Kaaba in Makkah, which Muslims face when they pray.

Arabic: قِبْلَة
Transliteration: Qibla
Meaning: Direction of prayer
Topic: Worship & practice

About Qibla

Facing the qibla is a condition of the prayer for those who are able to find it. Early in Islam the direction was toward Jerusalem, and it was changed to the Kaaba in Madinah. Today the direction can be found with a compass or a qibla finder using your location.

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Qibla direction finder

See also

Salah صَلَاة — Ritual prayer
Tawaf طَوَاف — Circling the Kaaba
Hajj حَجّ — Pilgrimage to Makkah

These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.