How do the Sun's movements relate to the Qibla direction?
Chapter on Facing the Qiblah
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
Primary text
The Sun rises in the east and sets in the west, with the rising and setting points differing based on its current Lunar Mansion. During winter, when the Sun is in its central passage among the mansions, it is in the direction of the Qibla for the praying person; in summer, it aligns with the Qibla.
Supporting text
The time when the Sun is in its central mansion relative to the worshipper's direction occurs during winter. During summer, the Sun is aligned with the Qibla.