question #2 Sahih Muslim 894c, Book 9, Hadith 3 : What is the significance of facing the Qibla during supplication in Islamic tradition?

‘Abdullah b. Zaid al-Ansari reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out to the place of prayer in order to offer prayer for rainfall. And when he intended to make supplication he faced Qibla and turned round his mantle.