Qibla Direction Determination in Historical Mosques: Methodological and Accuracy Assessment at Al-Anwar Grand Mosque, Bandar Lampung

Khairunnisa, Ariba; Muhammad Adam; Rivaldi, Muhammad Haikal; Zain, Muhammad Fajri Kholili

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Qibla Direction Determination in Historical Mosques: Methodological and Accuracy Assessment at Al-Anwar Grand Mosque, Bandar Lampung

Authors:

Khairunnisa, Ariba | Muhammad Adam | Rivaldi, Muhammad Haikal | Zain, Muhammad Fajri Kholili

Publisher:

Fakultas Syari'ah dan Hukum UIN Walisongo

Main Topics:

Religion | Astronomy | Earth & Planetary Sciences | Physics | Social Sciences

Journal:

Al-Hilal: Journal of Islamic Astronomy Vol.7 Issue my, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001888194

pISSN:

2775-2119

Abstract:

 Qibla direction in mosques, historically, was determined using simple methods and traditional tools, resulting in relatively low accuracy. This study aims to analyze the methods and precision of Qibla direction at Jami’ Al-Anwar Mosque, Bandar Lampung, using a qualitative field approach supported by modern instruments. The findings indicate that the true Qibla direction is 295° 18′ 25.82″, while the mosque’s current orientation measured with a theodolite is 295° 12′ 10″ and with a mizwala instrument is 295° 12′ 13.82″. The difference of only 0° 6′ 15.82″ classifies the mosque’s Qibla as accurate according to deviation tolerance theory. Contributing factors include the use of an istiwā’ stick to determine cardinal directions, advances in scientific knowledge, and religious motivations to ensure precision. These results highlight the significance of combining traditional techniques and modern technology to maintain the accuracy of Qibla orientation in historic mosques.

Article Details

Qibla Direction Determination in Historical Mosques: Methodological and Accuracy Assessment at Al-Anwar Grand Mosque, Bandar Lampung

Authors: Khairunnisa, Ariba | Muhammad Adam | Rivaldi, Muhammad Haikal | Zain, Muhammad Fajri Kholili

Publisher: Fakultas Syari'ah dan Hukum UIN Walisongo

Main Topics: Religion | Astronomy | Earth & Planetary Sciences | Physics | Social Sciences

Journal: Al-Hilal: Journal of Islamic Astronomy Vol.7 Issue my, pp.0-0

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001888194

pISSN: 2775-2119

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Authors:

Khairunnisa, Ariba | Muhammad Adam | Rivaldi, Muhammad Haikal | Zain, Muhammad Fajri Kholili

Publisher:

Fakultas Syari'ah dan Hukum UIN Walisongo

Main Topics:

Religion | Astronomy | Earth & Planetary Sciences | Physics | Social Sciences

Journal:

Al-Hilal: Journal of Islamic Astronomy Vol.7 Issue my, pp.0-0

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001888194

pISSN:

2775-2119