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Which way do you point a compass to pray if you are not near to mecca?
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Which direction do Muslims face to pray?
Toward Mecca; so the compass direction would depend on where they are.
What is the compass' religious use?
When Muslims know where they are, they will use the compass to determine which way to face so that they can pray facing mecca.
Where do muslims point to when they pray?
Most Muslims point to wherever mecca is when they pray so it depends on where in the world you are asking this question. Mecca is located in the mideast.
Do Muslims pray to mecca in any direction depending on their location at the time?
I don't think they do because they must be facing in the exact direction of Mecca. Muslims have a special compass that always points in the direction of Mecca. So it tells them which way to face when praying. Muslims do pray toward the direction Mecca based on where they are that that time. *As close as you can get to praying exactly toward Mecca.*
Where do the Islamic people pray towards?
Muslims pray towards the city of Mecca. Specifically towards the Kaaba. Mecca
What can you do in mecca?
pray i think. ->At the early age, people traded things. Now, the Muslims pray in the direction where Mecca is.
Do Muslims pray to Mecca?
Yes. Muslims pray five times every day. Always facing mecca the always need to know what direction it is facing. they carry prayer rugs around with them so they can stop and pray where ever they are.
What would i need to face mecca and usually have a rug to do this pillar?
You need to define the direction from where you going to pray to Kaaba (or Mecca or Saudi Arabia) by either using compass or during the daytime by watching sun shade direction. Refer to link below.
What rituals do the Muslims follow in mecca?
They walk and pray. They walk around a big rock and around Mecca. They also pray alot.
Which direction do you pray from British Columbia Canada to Mecca?
From British Columbia in Canada one has to pray to Mecca in the east in Saudi Arabia.
What city would Muslims pray toward?
Muslims do not worship any city. However, you may be asking which cities are holy for Muslims. The three most holy cities in Islam are Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem.
Why did mansa musa traval to mecca?
He went to Mecca to pray for forgiveness for his mother's death.
