Historical Analysis and Calibration of the Oldest Al-Mujahidin Mosque, Parepare City

Abstract

According to Surah Al-Baqarah, facing the Qibla is a religious requirement in performing Salah (prayer). Therefore, the aim of this research is to understand the methods used to determine the Qibla direction of Masjid Al-Mujahidin in Parepare and to analyse the calibration of its Qibla direction. This research uses a qualitative approach with field research methodology. Data analysis is carried out using a descriptive approach to provide an overview of the research object and to test the hypotheses. The findings of the research indicate that: 1. The method used to determine the qibla direction of the Masjid Al-Mujahidin in Parepare is a combination of a compass and observations of the sun's shadow. 2. The calibration of the mosque's Qibla direction shows a deviation of one and a half degrees. Although this deviation is considered small, it can be tolerated under certain circumstances or within certain parameters.