noun
- plural of keblah, variant spelling of qibla; the direction of Mecca that Muslims face during prayer
Usage: Islamic religious term; variant spelling
Examples
- The mosque was oriented so that worshippers could face the keblahs during prayer.
- Different keblahs were marked on the prayer room walls for guidance.
- The travelers used a compass to determine the keblahs while on their journey.
- Ancient mosques often had elaborate decorations indicating the keblahs.
- The religious scholar explained the significance of the keblahs to the students.