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The qibla (direction of prayer facing the kaaba in mecca) for muslims in north america.
1. www.scmuslim.com
The Qibla (Direction of Prayer
Facing the Kaaba in Mecca) for
Muslims in North America.
Qibla: The Muslim performing salat should stand in the
direction of the Qibla, which is Northeast for South Carolina
residents.
2. The proof for this practice is found in Surah Al-Baqara
(2:144) of the Quran which reads: "We see the turning of thy
face (for guidance to the heavens: now Shall We turn thee to a
Qibla that shall please thee. Turn then Thy face in the
direction of the sacred Mosque (Makkah): Wherever ye are, turn
your faces in that direction..." Therefore, every resident of
North America should turn towards the qibla whenever the call
the adhan, iqama, bury the deceased, or perform salat.