qibla
or qib·lah
[ kib-luh ]
/ ˈkɪb lə /
noun Islam.
the point toward which Muslims turn to pray, especially the Kaʿba, or House of God, at Mecca.
Often
kib·la,
kib·lah.
Origin of qibla
From the Arabic word
qiblah
Words nearby qibla
Example sentences from the Web for qibla
If he cannot turn towards the Qibla, he is, under the circumstances, allowed to face any direction most convenient.
The Faith of Islam |Edward SellIn a mosque the qibla is indicated by a niche (miḥrab) in one of the walls.