What is the requirement for a person whose Ijtihad on the Qibla changes after prayer has been performed?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Judiciary

Book 62 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

If a person's Ijtihad regarding the Qibla changes after he has already completed the prayer, he is not required to repeat the prayer.

Supporting text

If the change in Ijtihad regarding the Qibla occurs before the prayer has been performed, the person must pray toward the direction determined by the new Ijtihad.