A Comparative Analysis of Qibla Direction Accuracy Using a Theodolite, Mizwala, and Right-Angle Triangle at As-Sakinah Mosque, Surabaya

Safna Farah Dila

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A Comparative Analysis of Qibla Direction Accuracy Using a Theodolite, Mizwala, and Right-Angle Triangle at As-Sakinah Mosque, Surabaya

Authors:

Safna Farah Dila

Publisher:

Islamic Astronomy Department, Sharia and Law Faculty

Main Topics:

Religion | Astronomy

Journal:

Astroislamica: Journal of Islamic Astronomy Vol.4 Issue my, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001908178

pISSN:

2963-0290

Abstract:

 The Qibla direction is a fundamental aspect of Muslim prayer, requiring precise determination. This study evaluates the accuracy of the Qibla direction at the As-Sakinah Mosque in Surabaya by comparing three instruments: a Theodolite, a Mizwala, and a Right Triangle (Segitiga Siku-siku). Employing field experimental methods, the measurement data were analyzed using a comparative descriptive approach. The findings reveal significant variations in accuracy among the instruments: the Theodolite and Mizwala detected deviations of 5° 56' 48.71" and 5° 35' 4.21" respectively, whereas the Right Triangle method showed a substantial deviation of 25°. It is concluded that the mosque's current orientation deviates by approximately 5 degrees to the North, highlighting that digital optical instruments offer superior accuracy compared to simple manual methods in urban environments.

Article Details

A Comparative Analysis of Qibla Direction Accuracy Using a Theodolite, Mizwala, and Right-Angle Triangle at As-Sakinah Mosque, Surabaya

Authors: Safna Farah Dila

Publisher: Islamic Astronomy Department, Sharia and Law Faculty

Main Topics: Religion | Astronomy

Journal: Astroislamica: Journal of Islamic Astronomy Vol.4 Issue my, pp.0-0

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001908178

pISSN: 2963-0290

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Authors:

Safna Farah Dila

Publisher:

Islamic Astronomy Department, Sharia and Law Faculty

Main Topics:

Religion | Astronomy

Journal:

Astroislamica: Journal of Islamic Astronomy Vol.4 Issue my, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001908178

pISSN:

2963-0290