Finding the qiblah
Question
How to offer prayer on a cruise (at sea) if the direction of the Qibla is unknown?
Answer
Use instruments like a compass, etc. to determine the qiblah if there is nobody who knows the direction. Otherwise use your discretion.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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“Primarily, one is not allowed to face the exact Qibla while relieving himself/herself nor turn his/her back towards Qibla as mentioned in various Ahadith due to the sanctity of the Qibla.”
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