Direction of Qibla
Question :

We have constructed a Mosque some years ago, in which the daily prayers including the Friday prayers. A few days ago, we realized that the Qibla of the Mosque was deviated by 14 degrees. However, some people in the community are adamant in continuing to pray in the wrong direction of Qibla.
What is the ruling on the previous prayers offered in the wrong direction with the said deviation? Can one continue to pray towards the same wrong direction?

Answer :

Since you did not know the correct direction of the Qibla within the mentioned deviation, the previous prayers are correct but the prayer should be, from now on, towards the correct direction of the Qibla, since you have realized that and paid attention to it. The prayer is void if the earlier Qibla is taken, as it is deliberate disobedience.

Qibla Direction
Question :

I have a question regarding the direction of prayer in North America, specifically in western Canada. We pray in the northeast direction, but some say that the correct direction is southeast. Which direction is correct?

Answer :

The prayer is to be prayed in the direction of the holy Kaaba, and this is done so by choosing the shortest line between the position of the praying person and the holy city of Mecca. Apparently in the west of Canada, the shortest line is towards the northeast. One can confirm that by referring to the model globes of the earth. The source of confusion that others had might originate from depending on flat maps.