qibla

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkɪblə/

countable uncountable

(Islam) The direction in which Muslims face while praying, currently determined as the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.

Japanese Meaning

（イスラム教）礼拝時に向かうべき方向、通常はメッカにあるカーバの方向を指す。

Before the prayer began, the imam checked the qibla so that everyone would face Mecca.

礼拝が始まる前に、イマームは皆がメッカのカアバの方角（礼拝の向き）を向くようにその方角を確認した。

Sense（1）

(Islam) The direction in which Muslims face while praying, currently determined as the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.

qiblas

（ plural ）