qibla

or qib·lah

[ kib-luh ]

nounIslam.
  1. the point toward which Muslims turn to pray, especially the Kaʿba, or House of God, at Mecca.

Origin of qibla

1
From the Arabic word qiblah
  • Often kib·la, kib·lah .

Words Nearby qibla

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How to use qibla in a sentence

  • In a mosque the qibla is indicated by a niche (miḥrab) in one of the walls.

  • When there is a scarcity of water each person should, with face qibla-wards, offer up prayer to God.

    The Faith of Islam | Edward Sell
  • When a person is about to die, the attendants should place him on his right side with his face qibla-wards.

    The Faith of Islam | Edward Sell
  • If he cannot turn towards the qibla, he is, under the circumstances, allowed to face any direction most convenient.

    The Faith of Islam | Edward Sell

British Dictionary definitions for qibla

qibla

/ (ˈkɪblə) /


noun
  1. a variant of kiblah

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