Qibla & places

4.1Qibla compass

The Qibla direction is calculated from your location; your phone's compass tells you which way you're facing.

Compass mode

A compass dial with a Qibla marker on it. The dial rotates as you turn your phone.

• The direction you're facing is shown in degrees.
• When you find the Qibla, the color changes and your phone vibrates, so you'll know without looking at the screen.

Switching between modes

Use the on-screen button to switch between compass and map. Your last mode is remembered; that's the one you start with next time.

If the compass drifts

4.2Map mode

A line drawn from your location to the Kaaba shows the Qibla direction on the map.

On the map, a line is drawn from your position toward Makkah. The map rotates as you turn your phone, so you can match the line on the map with the direction in front of you.

Map buttons

• Zoom in and out.
• Return to my location. Brings the map back to your position after you've panned away.
• Dragging the map pauses rotation temporarily. Automatic alignment resumes when you return to your location.

When you face the Qibla

The line changes color and the target marker comes alive — the same signal as the vibration in compass mode.

4.3Kaaba 360° panorama

Explore the inside of Masjid al-Haram by dragging with your finger.

The panorama opens full screen. Drag to look around and pinch with two fingers to zoom. A brief hint appears on opening and fades on its own.

4.4Nearby Mosques

See mosques around you on a map and get directions.

Viewing on the map

The map centers on your location and shows nearby mosques with markers. Tap a marker and the mosque's name and distance appear on the card at the bottom. You can pan and zoom to look at other areas.

Getting directions

When you request directions, your phone's maps app opens with that address and navigation continues there.