Is the prayer of one who doubts the direction of the qiblah valid?
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Question:
I and my companions differed regarding the direction of the qiblah, and I prayed in a direction in which I was doubtful. Is my prayer valid?
Answer:
As long as you all exerted your judgment (ijtihad) and you did not have clear signs, but relied on ijtihad, then your prayer is valid, if Allah wills. And doubt after the prayer does not affect it. Yes.
I and my companions differed regarding the direction of the qiblah, and I prayed in a direction in which I was doubtful. Is my prayer valid?
Answer:
As long as you all exerted your judgment (ijtihad) and you did not have clear signs, but relied on ijtihad, then your prayer is valid, if Allah wills. And doubt after the prayer does not affect it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل تصح صلاة من شك في القبلة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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