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This research aims to assess the accuracy of Qiblah orientation in mosques along regional roads from Makkah.

Determining the degree of deviation from the direction of the qiblah for mosques on the regional roads departing from Makkah Al-Mukaramah

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Randomized trial evaluates Qiblah alignment in mosques, suggesting improvements in construction practices.

This research aims to assess the accuracy of Qiblah orientation in mosques along regional roads from Makkah.
Analyzed 243 mosques using Global Positioning System (GPS) and Google Maps Application (GMA).
Classified mosques based on their degree of deviation from the Qiblah direction.
Provided recommendations for mosque alignment and reconstruction.
41% of mosques were correctly aligned to the Qiblah.
Some mosques showed deviations exceeding 49˚ from the correct orientation.
Developed recommendations take into account the structural condition and distance from the Holy Mosque.

Ali Omar M. Al-Sulbi (2026) studied this question.

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