👉 qibla is a concept in Islamic jurisprudence and theology related to the direction of the Kaaba (the most sacred building in Islam) during prayer. The qibla is not just one point, but rather, it refers to an entire path or direction around the Kaaba. It is considered to be a sacred path by Muslims. The qibla is usually followed for the first hour of prayer after sunset, and then for the last hour before sunrise. This practice has been observed