Compass: Qibla Direction Online
The Qibla is the direction towards the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, that Muslims face when performing Salat (prayer). It is important for Muslims to face the Qibla during prayer as it signifies their submission to God and their unity with the global Muslim community.
The importance of facing the Qibla during prayer is emphasized in the Quran:
“We see the turning of your face [toward the heaven]. Now We will surely turn you toward a Qiblah with which you will be pleased. So turn your face toward the Masjid al-Haram [at Mecca]. And wherever you are, turn your faces toward it [in prayer].” (Quran 2:144)
to determine the Qibla direction: