Question
I am encountering problems regarding the Qiblah direction in the U.S.A. I go out with the Tabligh Jamaat. Most of the brothers follow the north-east Qiblah. What should I do when I am out with the Jamaat and all of them face north-east? The Musjids where we stay over also face north-east. Presently, I face north-east with the group, and later I repeat my Salaat. Please advise.
Answer
As far as the Qiblah is concerned at your end, we advise that you study all the arguments of those who say that the Qiblah is north-east. Then study our arguments. If you find that the arguments of the north-east group are more convincing than ours, then follow the north-east direction. We are not dogmatic regarding our view. However, if after studying the different viewpoints with their arguments, if you are convinced that south-east is the correct direction, then it will not be permissible to attend Jamaat Salaat in the north-east Musjid even if you will be repeating it afterwards. The Qiblah issue is of fundamental importance. Therefore study the two viewpoints carefully and adopt the viewpoint which appears to you to be the most convincing. If after being convinced that the Qiblah is southeast, it will be sinful to face north-east for Salaat. Whether out with Tabligh Jamaat or any other Jamaat, the Shariah is very clear and emphatic that each one should face the direction which he believes is the correct direction even if it means that he has to perform alone.
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- The Majlis Vol 20 No 02
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