Practical Methods of Navigation, Determining the Qibla, and Its Jurisprudential Rulings

Document Type : Research

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1 Ph.D. student of Philosophy of Law, Bagheral Uloom University, Qom; and fourth level student of Qom seminary.

2 A Level 3 Seminary Student at the Islamic Seminary of Yazd and a Teacher at the Islamic Seminary of Yazd.

3 Graduate in Industrial Economics from Yazd University, and graduate of Level 3 of Islamic Education at Jamia al-Zahra (PBUH) in Qom.

10.22081/iqiri.2025.71339.1187

Abstract

The Qibla is the location beneath the celestial Bayt al-Ma'mur, which was initially constructed by Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) under God's command. It was later completed and rebuilt during the time of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismail (peace be upon them). When Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) was chosen as God's messenger, Allah instructed Muslims to face this direction for worship and servitude. Consequently, the Qibla holds significance in many Islamic rulings, including prayer, circumambulation (Tawaf), mosque construction, burial of the deceased, and animal slaughter. Worship performed with one's back to the Qibla is considered invalid and unacceptable. The focus on this subject aims to demonstrate to nations worldwide that Muslims share a single Qibla, requiring all believers, regardless of location, to pray facing the Kaaba. This study examines methods for determining the Qibla direction and its jurisprudential rulings. It employs a detailed and descriptive approach through library research, exploring views of both early and contemporary jurists. Ultimately, it addresses various methods for identifying the Qibla direction comprehensively.

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ISLAMOLOGISTS
Volume 12, Issue 11
June 2025
Pages 77-110

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