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Fatwa ID: 08162<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Answered by: <\/strong><\/span>Alimah Shireen Mangera-Badat<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Question:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Have any of the esteemed Scholars\/Imams in this group dealt with the Qibla changing in their respective Masjid after realising it wasn’t correct?<\/span><\/p>\n

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An issue has emerged at a local Masjid here that has been offering Salaah towards the SE for decades, but they wish to change to the NE.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Answer:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The most significant Qibla change occurred during the Prophet\u2019s \ufdfa time when the Qibla was changed from Masjid al-Aqsa (Jerusalem) to Masjid al-Haram (Makkah).<\/span><\/p>\n

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This change happened in Masjid Qiblatain (Medina), where the congregation was informed mid-Salah, and they physically turned to face the new Qibla.[1]<\/span><\/p>\n

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Since your masjid is currently facing SE and wants to change to NE, here\u2019s what can be done:<\/span><\/p>\n

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1: Verify the Correct Qibla<\/span><\/p>\n

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Use modern technology (Google Earth, Qibla Finder Apps, GPS coordinates).<\/span><\/p>\n

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Consult local Ulama and the relevant Islamic authorities to confirm the change if need be.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2: Issue a Scholarly Decision (Fatwa)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gather local scholars, Imams, and your local Mufti to issue a fatwa confirming the need for correction.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Address community concerns with proof as to why this change is taking place.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3: Educate the Congregation<\/span><\/p>\n

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Organize a Friday Khutbah or community meeting explaining:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why the Qibla needs to change.<\/span><\/p>\n

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That past prayers remain valid.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4: Implement the Change<\/span><\/p>\n

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Physically reorient the prayer rows in the masjid.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Make an official announcement so worshippers understand the new alignment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If needed, allow an adjustment period to help worshippers adapt.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Only Allah knows best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Written by <\/span>Alimah Shireen Mangera-Badat<\/span><\/p>\n

Checked and approved by <\/span>Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah<\/span><\/p>\n

Darul Ifta Birmingham<\/span><\/p>\n

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Surah Baqarah 144<\/span><\/p>\n

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