The Qiblah is the direction Muslims face when making Salat (Prayer).

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The Change of Qiblah

Why was the Qiblah changed from Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) to the Ka’bah (Makkah)? And, where and when was that?
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Where was the first Qibla of Islam?

Where was the first Qibla in Islam? Is there any verse in the Qur'an or hadith that established that Qibla? Why did Muslims pray towards Jerusalem?
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Pointing one's feet towards the Kabah

Under what conditions is this allowed or forbidden? From this source, it seems as if it is allowed while sleeping.
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What is the significance of facing the Kabbah during prayer when the Earth is round?

The Earth is not flat so what is the concept of facing Kabbah during Prayer. Does it have a meaning? Consider you are on the antipode of the Kabbah which is somewhere in Pacific ocean, if you are ...