Qibla direction in Gujranwala Division
The bearing to the Kaaba in Mecca is 258.7°
From Gujranwala Division (32.45°N, 74.13°E)
Qibla-richting voor andere steden
Qibla direction in Pakistan
| Stad | Latitude | Qibla-richting |
|---|---|---|
| Bahawalpur | 29.4°N | 261.9° |
| Bannu | 32.99°N | 254.8° |
| Battagram | 34.68°N | 254.3° |
| Buner | 34.44°N | 254.2° |
| Dera Ismail Khan | 31.83°N | 257.1° |
| Dera Ismāīl Khān District | 31.86°N | 256.8° |
| Faisalabad | 31.42°N | 259.6° |
| Gujranwala | 32.16°N | 259.2° |
| Gujranwala Division | 32.45°N | 258.7° |
| Gujrat | 32.57°N | 258.5° |
| Hyderabad | 25.39°N | 267.3° |
| Islamabad | 33.72°N | 255.8° |
| Karachi | 24.86°N | 267.7° |
| Khuzdār District | 27.49°N | 261.9° |
| Kotli District | 33.45°N | 257° |
| Lahore | 31.56°N | 260.3° |
| Lasbela | 25.79°N | 265.5° |
| Layyah District | 30.97°N | 258.6° |
| Mandi Bahauddin District | 32.58°N | 258° |
| Multan | 30.2°N | 260.4° |
| Multan District | 30.08°N | 260.7° |
| Muzaffarābād | 34.37°N | 255.2° |
| Peshawar | 34.01°N | 254.1° |
| Quetta | 30.18°N | 256.7° |
| Quetta District | 30.17°N | 256.5° |
| Rawalpindi | 33.6°N | 256° |
| Rawalpindi District | 33.43°N | 256.5° |
| Sargodha | 32.09°N | 258.1° |
| Sheikhupura | 31.71°N | 259.8° |
| Sialkot | 32.49°N | 259° |
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Qibla direction in Gujranwala Division
The Qibla direction from Gujranwala Division is 258.7°. This calculation is based on the great-circle bearing from Gujranwala Division's coordinates (32.45°N, 74.1333°E) to the Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E).
Welke richting is Qibla vanuit Gujranwala Division?
Vanuit Gujranwala Division is de Qibla-richting 258.7° (W). De afstand van Gujranwala Division naar Mekka is ongeveer 3,596 km (2,234 mijl). Dit betekent dat wanneer je in Gujranwala Division staat en richting Qibla kijkt, je naar het W kijkt.
Qibla-richting voor andere steden in Pakistan
De Qibla-richting kan enigszins variëren tussen nabijgelegen steden. Hier zijn de Qibla-richtingen voor steden nabij Gujranwala Division:
Hoe vind je Qibla in Gujranwala Division
Om de Qibla-richting in Gujranwala Division te vinden, gebruik een kompas en draai naar 258.7° vanaf het noorden. Dat is ongeveer richting W. Veel moskeeën in Gujranwala Division zijn al gericht op Mekka.
Why is the Qibla direction important?
Facing the Qibla is one of the essential conditions for the validity of salah (prayer) in Islam. The Quran explicitly instructs Muslims to turn their faces toward the Sacred Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) wherever they are (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:144). This unifying act means that over 1.8 billion Muslims around the world all face the same point when they pray, creating a powerful sense of spiritual unity. Beyond the five daily prayers, the Qibla direction is also observed when reciting the Quran, making dua (supplication), during the ritual slaughter of animals, and when burying the deceased.
Methods to find Qibla in practice
There are several practical ways to determine the Qibla direction in Gujranwala Division. The most accurate is using a digital tool like Praay.org, which calculates 258.7° using the great-circle formula. A physical compass gives reliable results when properly calibrated — simply align the compass with north and rotate to the correct bearing. Smartphone compass apps work similarly and often include automatic magnetic declination correction. The sun can also help: twice a year, the sun passes directly overhead the Kaaba, and at that moment any shadow points exactly away from Qibla. Additionally, many hotels in Muslim-majority countries place Qibla direction stickers in their rooms.
Historical background of the Qibla
The concept of a prayer direction is deeply rooted in Abrahamic tradition. Early Muslims initially prayed towards Jerusalem (Bayt al-Maqdis) for approximately 16 months after the Hijra. The change of Qibla to the Kaaba in Mecca occurred around 624 CE, as recorded in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:142-150). This momentous event is known as the Tahwil al-Qibla and holds great theological significance. The Kaaba itself is believed to have been originally built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son Ismail as the first house of worship dedicated to the One God. Today, the Kaaba stands in the center of Masjid al-Haram, the largest mosque in the world, which can accommodate over two million worshippers.
How geography affects Qibla from Gujranwala Division
The Qibla bearing from Gujranwala Division is influenced by its geographical position at latitude 32.45°. Cities at the same longitude but different latitudes will have different Qibla directions because the great-circle path curves differently. The distance of approximately 3,596 km to Mecca means the direction is roughly W. Interestingly, following the Qibla bearing on a great-circle path from your location would take you directly to the Kaaba along the shortest surface route — the same route an airplane would fly.
The Qibla direction varies depending on your geographical position. Praay.org calculates the precise direction towards the Kaaba for over 151,725 cities worldwide using the great-circle method, which gives the shortest distance over the Earth's surface.
The Qibla direction varies dramatically across the globe. From Western Europe, it is southeast (around 120°–150°). From North America, it is northeast (around 50°–60°). From Southeast Asia and Australia, it is northwest (around 290°–320°). From sub-Saharan Africa, it is generally north to northeast. These large variations are a direct result of Earth's spherical geometry and demonstrate why using a precise calculation rather than a rough estimate is important.
Praay.org uses standard spherical trigonometry to compute the initial bearing from any point on Earth to the Kaaba's exact GPS coordinates (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E). This calculation is accurate to a fraction of a degree, far exceeding the practical accuracy of any compass. City coordinates are sourced from verified geographical databases, ensuring reliable results for every location. Whether you are at home, traveling, or moving to a new city, you can always find your precise Qibla direction here.