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kiblah
OXFORD DICTIONARY
kiblah, n. (also qibla)
1 the direction of the Kaaba (the sacred building at Mecca), to which Muslims turn at prayer.
2 = MIHRAB.
1 the direction of the Kaaba (the sacred building at Mecca), to which Muslims turn at prayer.
2 = MIHRAB.
Etymology
Arab. kibla that which is opposite
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