1- The compass, which shows the directions using the magnetic fields of the world, is affected by all metal objects. So anything that creates a magnetic field or contains metal can deflect the compass needle. Metal accessories such as watches, mobile phones, all kinds of metal objects, metal tools and tools can deflect the compass needle. Therefore, make sure that there are no objects or metals forming magnetic fields around you.
2- You need the Qibla angle to determine your Qibla direction. In this site, you will be given the Qibla angle and Qibla angle degrees for the compass. Depending on your location, magnetic deviation may occur between true north (north of the map) and magnetic north (north on the compass). If you are going to find the direction of the Qibla with tools such as maps, use the degree of 'Qibla Angle' we have given you. If you want to determine the direction of the Qibla through the compass, use the degree of 'Qibla angle for the Compass' presented to you.
We assume that you will find the Qibla direction of your location by compass. Therefore, write down the 'Qibla angle for Compass' of your position.
3- Now hold the compass straight and parallel to the ground. Or place it on a place that is flat and parallel such as a table. Thus, the compass needle will move easily and you will get the correct result.
4- The colored (red) end of the compass needle always points to magnetic north. When you look at the colored end of the compass (red), your front will point to the north and your back to the south. Now we need to make sure that the red tip of the compass needle pointing north coincides with the north (N) in the compass socket. To do this, turn the compass until the colored end of the compass needle coincides with the N in the compass slot. When the compass needle and N in the compass slot coincide, stop and go to the next step.
5- Find the Qibla angle for your location clockwise from N (north) in the compass slot. For example, the Qibla angle for the New York City compass is 71 degrees. With the compass needle and N coincided, find the 71 degree clockwise Qibla angle. The direction indicated by that Qibla angle is your Qibla direction. Now you can perform your prayer in that direction with peace of mind.