| Answer: Answer: The Almighty has directed
us to turn to the Qiblah while praying. Muslims always abide by this rule when
they can. In situations where the Qiblah cannot be determined, they may face any
direction they reasonably think the Qiblah lies. However, once a person has
determined the direction and started praying, he will have fulfilled the
obligation upon him. The Almighty does not burden the believers with unbearable
responsibilities. There is a golden principle in the Islamic Shari‘ah that none
would be asked to do beyond what is humanly possible. This is why Muslim
scholars say that one can keep on praying without giving attention to which way
one happens to face in prayer while travelling in a ship. |