Compass

A compass is an instrument used for navigation and orientation that shows direction relative to the geographic cardinal directions (or points). Usually, a diagram called a compass rose shows the directions north, south, east, and west on the compass face as abbreviated initials. When the compass is used, the rose can be aligned with the corresponding geographic directions; for example, the "N" mark on the rose points northward.

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Qibla . Mobile application . Compass

Are the various Qibla apps accurate? I have tried using a compass and an app, but I got two different opposite directions for the Qibla. What should I rely on?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 5 years ago

We can not confirm that every compass is accurate nor every application is accurate. You need to check more than one compass or application when you have doubt.

You can also check the direction of sunrise or sunset which can help in many places.

Wassalam.