Question 1

How is the Qibla direction calculated?

Accepted Answer

The tool calculates the initial azimuth to Mecca's Kaaba from your latitude and longitude using the great circle navigation formula (shortest spherical path). The value represents the angle rotated clockwise from true north (0–360°). This is consistent with the standard method used by Muslims to determine the Qibla direction.

Question 2

Does the compass point to true north or magnetic north?

Accepted Answer

The tool provides the azimuth relative to true north (geographic north). Smartphone compasses typically show magnetic north, and there is a difference in magnetic declination. For practical use, please account for magnetic declination, or use a compass with true north correction to compare angles.

Question 3

Will my location be uploaded?

Accepted Answer

No. Geolocation is provided by the browser after your authorization, and the latitude and longitude are only used for local calculations, not sent to any server. You can also enter coordinates completely manually without using browser geolocation.

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