qibla
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of qibla
From the Arabic word qiblah
Vocabulary lists containing qibla
Scrabble: Words that Begin with Q
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Example Sentences
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Qibla Ayaz, who heads the council, told Reuters they had only informally discussed the bill, but felt its ambiguous language was unacceptable in Pakistan’s conservative society.
From Reuters • Jul. 30, 2021
The palms of the hands are placed towards the Qibla.
From The Faith of Islam by Sell, Edward
We have seen thee turning thy face towards heaven, but we will have thee turn to a Qibla, which shall please thee.
From The Faith of Islam by Sell, Edward
If he cannot turn towards the Qibla, he is, under the circumstances, allowed to face any direction most convenient.
From The Faith of Islam by Sell, Edward
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