How does one pray who is on a plank from the ship and fears drowning if he faces the Qibla?

Question
How does one pray who is on a plank from the ship and fears drowning if he faces the Qibla?
Answer
He prays towards the direction he is able to, and if his acceptance is the direction he can turn towards. Refer to Al-Kifayah 1: 237, and Naf' Al-Mufti 241.
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