Qibla is the Arabic word for the direction that should be faced during prayers.
It points to the Kaaba in Mecca and gives a common direction to Muslims all around the globe.
 
You no longer need an astrolabe or another costly device. Your Iphone can help you.
 
Depending on your Iphone model there are 2 options :

• With an Iphone 3GS and its integrated compass, just wait one or two seconds and your Iphone will point the Qibla. The screen displays "Delta" with angular difference.
• With an older model or an Ipod Touch, you’ll need a real compass to find magnetic north. Then, set the top of your Iphone pointing the same direction. The arrow on the Iphone will show you the Qibla direction. The screen displays "Compass bearing" with magnetic declination included.

No network access is required if you have GPS on your unit.
 
On the Iphone 3GS this is the FIRST application to benefit from the compass.
 
Download Qiblah
 
   
 
 
Keywords: Kiblah, Kaaba, salaat.
 
 
Versions :

• 1.00: First version
• 1.02: Heading display and french translation
• 1.10: New theme for compass display. Double tap on the compass to change view.
• 1.11: Minor bugfix for unauthorized access to location.
• 1.20: Iphone pre-3GS and Ipod Touch display magnetic heading information instead of geographic heading.
• 1.30 Improved magnetic declination calculation.