qibla

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Definition

Noun: 1. The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca: The fixed direction toward the Kaaba (the sacred building at the center of the Great Mosque in Mecca) that Muslims face during their daily prayers (salah). 2. A small terrorist group: (Historical/Proper noun) A small terrorist organization of Muslims formed in South Africa in the 1980s.

Usage
  • The primary and most common meaning of qibla refers to the sacred direction in Islam.
  • It is a singular noun. The concept is used in religious instruction, architecture (to orient mosques), and daily practice.
  • The secondary meaning is a proper noun referring to a specific historical group.
Examples
  • Noun (Direction):
    • Before praying, Muslims must determine the qibla.
    • The mosque's mihrab (niche) indicates the qibla.
    • There are mobile apps to help find the qibla when traveling.
  • Noun (Group):
    • The Qibla group was inspired by the ideology of Ayatollah Khomeini.
Advanced Usage
  • Finding the Qibla: The act of determining this direction is essential for the validity of prayer. Methods include using a compass, the sun's position, or modern technology.
  • Qibla Wall: In mosque architecture, the wall facing Mecca is called the wall.
Variants and Related Words
  • Qiblah: An alternative spelling for the primary meaning (direction of prayer).
  • Mihrab (n): The niche in a mosque's wall that indicates the .
  • Salah/Salat (n): The Islamic ritual prayer performed facing the .
Synonyms
  • Direction of prayer: The sacred direction. (This is a descriptive phrase, not a single-word synonym.)
  • Kaaba direction: Direction toward the Kaaba. (Descriptive phrase.)
Different Meanings
  1. Religious/Cultural Meaning: The direction for Muslim prayer. This is the universal and primary meaning.
  2. Historical/Geopolitical Meaning: A specific militant organization in 1980s South Africa. This is a proper noun and a secondary, context-specific meaning.
Noun
  1. a small terrorist group of Muslims in South Africa formed in the 1980s; was inspired by Ayatollah Khomeini to create an Islamic state in South Africa
  2. the direction of the Kaaba toward which Muslims turn for their daily prayers

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