Find Kaaba Direction in Real-Time
Use our interactive compass tool to find the exact direction of the Kaaba (Qibla) from where you are. This tool requests your device geolocation to compute the exact geographical bearing and aligns with mobile orientation compasses.
Qibla Compass
Click the button below to locate your position and find the Qibla bearing.
Complete Guide to Finding the Qibla Direction
The Qibla (Arabic: قبلة, "direction") is the fixed direction toward the Kaaba in the Sacred Mosque (Al-Masjid Al-Haram) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Facing the Qibla is an essential prerequisite (Shart) for the validity of daily obligatory prayers (Salah) for all Muslims around the world.
Quranic Obligation of Facing the Qibla
Allah Almighty commands Muslims in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:144):
"So turn your face toward al-Masjid al-Haram. And wherever you [believers] are, turn your faces toward it [in prayer]."
How Geographical Qibla Calculation Works
Our online Qibla finder calculates the exact initial bearing of the Great Circle (Orthodrome) path from your current GPS coordinates to the geographical coordinates of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Using modern Web Geolocation APIs and device orientation sensors, the digital compass rotates dynamically to align with true geographical North and points directly toward Mecca.
Fiqh Rulings on Qibla Alignment When Traveling
- Direct Sight vs. Direction: Scholars agree that those standing inside Al-Masjid Al-Haram must face the Kaaba directly. Those far away are required to face the general direction of Mecca (Jihat al-Kaaba).
- Praying on Vehicles & Flights: When traveling by train, plane, or ship, one should make reasonable efforts (Ijtihad) to face the Qibla at the start of prayer. If impossible due to safety or motion, one may pray facing the direction of travel.
- Using Technology: Contemporary scholars (Fukaha) unanimously permit using reliable GPS and digital compass tools to determine the Qibla direction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why does my mobile compass show an incorrect direction?
Magnetic interference from nearby electronics or steel buildings can affect device magnetometers. Rotate your phone in an 8-shape motion to calibrate your compass sensor.
What if I prayed in the wrong direction by mistake?
If you made a genuine effort (Ijtihad) to find the Qibla and realized afterwards that it was slightly off, your prayer remains valid according to the majority of Islamic scholars.
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