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qibla
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qibla [ˈkɪblə]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Islam) a variant of kiblah
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Noun1.qibla - the direction of the Kaaba toward which Muslims turn for their daily prayers
direction, way - a line leading to a place or point; "he looked the other direction"; "didn't know the way home"
2.Qibla - 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
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Republic of South Africa, South Africa - a republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers)


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A number of hotels also routinely cater for Muslim guests with the likes of the Island Shangri-La displaying the Kibla in each of its rooms, and leaving copies of the Holy Qu'ran and prayer mats in rooms booked by visitors originating from the Middle East.
 
 
 
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