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qiblah

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪblə/
(also qibla, kibla, kiblah)
Definition of qiblah

noun

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

Origin:

mid 17th century: Arabic, 'that which is opposite'

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