1. The direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, toward which Muslims face when praying.
Usage: Also spelled qibla or qiblah; Islamic religious term

Examples

• Muslims determine the kiblah by consulting a compass or prayer app.
• The mosque was designed with the kiblah clearly marked on the floor.
• During prayer, the imam faces the kiblah and leads the congregation.
• Finding the correct kiblah is essential for performing salah properly.
• Many prayer rugs have a design that points toward the kiblah.