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qibla

/ˈkɪblə/

Meanings
noun
The direction in which Muslims face while praying, currently determined as the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.

Examples :

"Before praying, Ahmed used his compass to find the qibla, ensuring he was facing Mecca. "
religion direction culture

Related Words

Illustration praying

praying verb

/ˈpreɪɪŋ/ /ˈpreɪɪn/

To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

"Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca."

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determined verb

/dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/

To set the boundaries or limits of.

"The teacher determined the parameters of the history project, specifying the required length and number of sources. "

Illustration direction

direction noun

/d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/

A theoretical line (physically or mentally) followed from a point of origin or towards a destination. May be relative (e.g. up, left, outbound, dorsal), geographical (e.g. north), rotational (e.g. clockwise), or with respect to an object or location (e.g. toward Boston).

"Keep going in the same direction."

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which pronoun

/wɪt͡ʃ/

(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied).

"By now, you must surely know which is which."

Illustration used

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

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compass noun

/ˈkʌm.pəs/

A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

"The hiker used his compass to find north and continue on the trail. "

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facing verb

/ˈfeɪsɪŋ/

(of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).

"Face the sun."

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currently adverb

/ˈkʌɹəntli/

At this moment, at present, now.

"Currently, I am working on my history assignment. "

Illustration face

face noun

/feɪs/

The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose and mouth, and the surrounding area.

"That girl has a pretty face."

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

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while noun

/waɪl/

An uncertain duration of time, a period of time.

"He lectured for quite a long while."

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ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "