The difference in qiblah direction found among the
congregation of the Nagari Suayan Mosque in Lima Puluh
Kota Regency of West Sumatera began as there was an
initiative to remeasure the qiblah direction by a caretaker and
imam of the mosque. The difference had turned into a conflict
between the Straight Qiblah congregation and the Skewed Qiblah
congregation due to the lack of communication and
dissemination regarding the change in qiblah direction. While
in fact, facing the direction of qiblah during salat is a belief that
both groups distinctly hold. This article explains the various
contexts that underlie the difference and the idea of intragroup
tolerance, which is the most significant finding in this study.
Intragroup tolerance in practicing religion refers to the ability
or willingness to tolerate differences in the rituals/practices
found among varying congregations of the same religion. The
research indicates that tolerating differences is part of a journey
toward peace between two differing parties, and it may have
implication on developing the definition of tolerance.
Keywords: Mosque, Qiblah direction, conflict, tolerance