Qibla-Richtung in Muling

Die Qibla-Richtung von Muling beträgt 286°. Diese Berechnung basiert auf der Großkreis-Peilung von den Koordinaten von Muling (44.5331°N, 130.3726°O) zur Kaaba in Mekka (21,4225°N, 39,8262°O).

Welche Richtung ist Qibla von Muling?

Von Muling beträgt die Qibla-Richtung 286° (W). Die Entfernung von Muling nach Mekka beträgt etwa 8,399 km (5,219 Meilen). Wenn Sie in Muling stehen und in Richtung Qibla blicken, schauen Sie nach W.

Qibla-Richtung für andere Städte in China

Die Qibla-Richtung kann zwischen benachbarten Städten leicht variieren. Hier sind die Qibla-Richtungen für Städte in der Nähe von Muling:

• Mudanjiang: 285.7°
• Bamiantong: 286°
• Yangming: 285.6°

Wie finde ich Qibla in Muling?

Um die Qibla-Richtung in Muling zu finden, verwenden Sie einen Kompass und drehen Sie sich auf 286° von Norden. Das ist ungefähr in Richtung W. Viele Moscheen in Muling sind bereits nach Mekka ausgerichtet.

Why is the Qibla direction important?

Facing the Qibla is one of the essential conditions for the validity of salah (prayer) in Islam. The Quran explicitly instructs Muslims to turn their faces toward the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) wherever they are (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:144). This unifying act means that over 1.8 billion Muslims around the world all face the same point when they pray, creating a powerful sense of spiritual unity. Beyond the five daily prayers, the Qibla direction is also observed when reciting the Quran, making dua (supplication), during the ritual slaughter of animals, and when burying the deceased.

Methods to find Qibla in practice

There are several practical ways to determine the Qibla direction in Muling. The most accurate is using a digital tool like Praay.org, which calculates 286° using the great-circle formula. A physical compass gives reliable results when properly calibrated — simply align the compass with north and rotate to the correct bearing. Smartphone compass apps work similarly and often include automatic magnetic declination correction. The sun can also help: twice a year, the sun passes directly overhead the Kaaba, and at that moment any shadow points exactly away from Qibla. Additionally, many hotels in Muslim-majority countries place Qibla direction stickers in their rooms.

Historical background of the Qibla

The concept of a prayer direction is deeply rooted in Abrahamic tradition. Early Muslims initially prayed towards Jerusalem (Bayt al-Maqdis) for approximately 16 months after the Hijra. The change of Qibla to the Kaaba in Mecca occurred around 624 CE, as recorded in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:142-150). This momentous event is known as the Tahwil al-Qibla and holds great theological significance. The Kaaba itself is believed to have been originally built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail as the first house of worship dedicated to the One God. Today, the Kaaba stands in the center of Masjid al-Haram, the largest mosque in the world, which can accommodate over two million worshippers.

How geography affects Qibla from Muling

The Qibla bearing from Muling is influenced by its geographical position at latitude 44.53°. Cities at the same longitude but different latitudes will have different Qibla directions because the great-circle path curves differently. The distance of approximately 8,399 km to Mecca means the direction is roughly W. Interestingly, following the Qibla bearing on a great-circle path from your location would take you directly to the Kaaba along the shortest surface route — the same route an airplane would fly.

Die Qibla-Richtung variiert je nach Ihrer geographischen Position. Praay.org berechnet die genaue Richtung zur Kaaba für über 151,725 Städte weltweit mit der Großkreis-Methode, die die kürzeste Entfernung über die Erdoberfläche ergibt.

The Qibla direction varies dramatically across the globe. From Western Europe, it is southeast (around 120°–150°). From North America, it is northeast (around 50°–60°). From Southeast Asia and Australia, it is northwest (around 290°–320°). From sub-Saharan Africa, it is generally north to northeast. These large variations are a direct result of Earth's spherical geometry and demonstrate why using a precise calculation rather than a rough estimate is important.

Praay.org uses standard spherical trigonometry to compute the initial bearing from any point on Earth to the Kaaba's exact GPS coordinates (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E). This calculation is accurate to a fraction of a degree, far exceeding the practical accuracy of any compass. City coordinates are sourced from verified geographical databases, ensuring reliable results for every location. Whether you are at home, traveling, or moving to a new city, you can always find your precise Qibla direction here.