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Qibla Direction

This feature requires a mobile device. Finding the Qibla direction needs GPS to determine your location, and a compass/motion sensor to point accurately β€” hardware that laptops and desktop computers don't have. Please open this page on your phone to use it.

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Tap below to find the Kaaba's direction from where you're standing.

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Live compass active β€” rotate your phone
Qibla Bearing
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πŸ“Œ Without live compass: this needle only shows the angle β€” it doesn't track your phone's direction. First find true North (using a compass app or the sun), point the top of your phone that way, then this needle shows where to turn. Or tap "Enable Live Compass" below for a needle that tracks automatically.

Finding the Qibla Direction Accurately

The Qibla is the direction Muslims face during Salah, pointing toward the Kaaba in Masjid al-Haram, Makkah. Because the Kaaba's location is fixed, the correct direction changes depending on where you are on Earth β€” this tool calculates that exact bearing using your device's GPS coordinates and the great-circle bearing formula, the same method used by dedicated Qibla-finder apps.

For the most accurate result, use the live compass feature on a mobile phone with a magnetometer sensor β€” it rotates in real time as you turn, so the needle always points toward Makkah regardless of which way you're facing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Qibla direction calculated?

The Qibla bearing is calculated using the great-circle bearing formula between your GPS coordinates and the Kaaba's fixed location (21.4225Β°N, 39.8262Β°E), accounting for the Earth's curvature β€” the same method used by professional Qibla-finder applications.

Why doesn't the compass work on my device?

Live compass tracking requires a magnetometer sensor, found in most smartphones but not in laptops or desktop computers. On iPhones, you may also need to grant "Motion & Orientation" permission separately when prompted.

Can I find the Qibla direction without live compass?

Yes β€” the tool always shows the exact bearing in degrees from true North. If live compass isn't available, use a separate compass app or the sun's position to find true North, then turn to match the displayed angle.

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