Al-MARSHAD: Jurnal Astronomi Islam dan Ilmu-Ilmu Berkaitan
Vol 9, No 2 (2023): Al-Marshad

Historical Analysis and Calibration of the Oldest Al-Mujahidin Mosque, Parepare City

Faiz, ABD. Karim (Unknown)
Ahmad, Ahmad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2023

Abstract

According to Surah Al-Baqarah, facing the qibla is a religious requirement in performing salah (prayer). Therefore, the objective of this research is to understand the methods used to determine the qibla direction of Masjid Al-Mujahidin in Parepare and analyze the calibration of its qibla direction. This research employs a qualitative approach with field research methodology. Data analysis is conducted using a descriptive approach to provide an overview of the research object and test hypotheses.  The results of the research indicate that: 1. The method used to determine the qibla direction of Masjid Al-Mujahidin in Parepare is a combination of a compass and observations of the sun's shadow. 2. Calibration of the mosque's qibla direction reveals a deviation of one and a half degrees. Although this deviation is considered small, it can still be tolerated in certain circumstances or within certain parameters.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

almarshad

Publisher

Subject

Astronomy Education

Description

Al-Marshad: Jurnal Astronomi Islam dan Ilmu-Ilmu Berkaitan, published by the Observatorium Ilmu Falak, University of Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU), Medan, Indonesia, which includes articles on the scientific research field of Islamic astronomy observatory and others. Al-Marshad: Jurnal ...