Definition
minbar
noun
- A raised platform or pulpit in a mosque from which the imam leads prayers and delivers sermons.
Usage: Islamic religious architecture; Also spelled 'mimbar'
Examples
- The imam ascended the minbar to begin the Friday sermon.
- The ornate minbar in the mosque was decorated with intricate carvings.
- From the minbar, the religious leader addresses the congregation during prayer.
- The minbar is typically located near the mihrab, which indicates the direction of Mecca.
- Many historic mosques feature minbars made of marble or carved wood.