The Direction of Sunset as a Reference for Determining the Qibla Direction (Study of Imam Al-Ghazali ‘s Views in the Book of Ihya’ Ulumuddin)

Muhammad Adam, M. Ihtirozun Ni'am

Abstract


Qibla direction determination is an important aspect of Islamic worship. This research examines the method of determining the Qibla direction based on the direction of sunset described in the book "Ihya Ulumuddin" by Imam Al-Ghazali. It evaluates the accuracy of the method using literature and modern astronomical analyses, especially for the Thus region, where Imam Al-Ghazali lived. The results show that this method is taqribi, in which the direction of Sunset in the Thus region can be used as a Qibla reference for 213 days or 58% of a year, with a tolerance of 45 degrees of deviation.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.33096/jah.v1i3.20859

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