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Whoever begins the prayer voluntarily while facing a direction other than the Qibla
What is the ruling for someone who begins the prayer voluntarily while facing a direction other than the Qibla?
Answer
He is not required to make up the prayer; because starting the prayer is not valid at all, as facing the Qibla is a condition for the validity of the prayer. If this condition is missed, starting the prayer is not valid. See Al-Kifayah 1: 237, and Naf' Al-Mufti 241.
