Why do Muslims turn towards the East in prayer?
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Muslims turn in their prayers towards the Kaaba, in compliance with Allah's command, and it is the of their father Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Among the wisdoms behind this is that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) loved to turn towards it instead of Jerusalem, and to cut off the arguments of the Jews.
Muslims do not always face the East in their prayers; rather, their direction varies according to their geographical location relative to the Kaaba. As for those who consistently face the East, they are sects of Christians.
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