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qibla

The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, which Muslims face during prayer.
Noun

This term refers to a specific spiritual orientation rather than a general direction. It carries a sacred connotation, as it defines the physical and symbolic axis connecting the worshiper to the Kaaba in Mecca. In architectural contexts, it refers to the qibla wall, the specific wall of a mosque that indicates this direction.

Because it describes a unique, singular directional concept tied to a specific geographic point, it is typically treated as an uncountable noun in English. It does not refer to a countable object but to a constant orientation.

Meanings

Noun

The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, which Muslims face during prayer.

The mosque's architect ensured the qibla was accurately aligned with Mecca.

Examples

The mosque was built with the mihrab indicating the qibla.

History

The mosque was built with the mihrab indicating the qibla.

I need to find the qibla before I start my prayer.

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I need to find the qibla before I start my prayer.

Which way is the qibla in this hotel room?

Travel

Which way is the qibla in this hotel room?

The app helps travelers determine the qibla using their phone GPS.

Travel

The app helps travelers determine the qibla using their phone GPS.

He carefully aligned his prayer mat toward the qibla.

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He carefully aligned his prayer mat toward the qibla.

Wait, is this the correct qibla direction?

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Waitis this the correct qibla direction?

The architect ensured the building orientation matched the qibla.

Business

The architect ensured the building orientation matched the qibla.

I wonder if the qibla is slightly to the left from here.

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I wonder if the qibla is slightly to the left from here.

Ancient astronomers used the stars to calculate the qibla.

History

Ancient astronomers used the stars to calculate the qibla.

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