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qibla
or qib·lah
[ kib-luh ]
/ ˈkɪb lə /
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noun Islam.
the point toward which Muslims turn to pray, especially the Kaʿba, or House of God, at Mecca.
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Origin of qibla
From the Arabic word qiblah
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 SellWhen 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 SellIf 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
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