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qiblah

Syllabification: (qib·lah)
Pronunciation: /ˈkiblə/
(also kiblah)
Definition of qiblah

noun

[in singular]
  • the direction of the Kaaba (the sacred building at Mecca), to which Muslims turn at prayer.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Arabic ḳibla 'that which is opposite'

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