kiblah

[ kib-luh ]

noun

, Islam.

1. qibla.

kiblah

/ ˈkɪblɑː /

noun

1. Islam the direction of Mecca, to which Muslims turn in prayer, indicated in mosques by a niche (mihrab) in the wall

Word History and Origins

Origin of kiblah¹

First recorded in 1730–40, kiblah is from the Arabic word qiblah

Word History and Origins

Origin of kiblah¹

C18: from Arabic qíblah that which is placed opposite; related to qabala to be opposite

Example Sentences

The water vase within me, they say, is like a devout man standing towards the Kiblah of the Mihrab, ready to begin his prayers.

From Project Gutenberg

Kiblah, kib′la, n. the point toward which Mohammedans turn in prayer.

From Project Gutenberg