Swahili
mhirabu
mhi-RA-bu
How to say it
Swahilimhirabumhi-RA-busoon
Englishmihrabsoon
Frenchmihrabsoon
Meaning
the mihrab; a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca.
Good to know
a religious and architectural term used for mosques.
Examples
- Imamu alisimama karibu na mhirabu kabla ya kuanza swala.The imam stood near the mihrab before starting the prayer.
- Mhirabu wa msikiti huu umepambwa kwa maandishi ya Kiarabu.This mosque's mihrab is decorated with Arabic inscriptions.
- Je, waumini wanaelekea mhirabu wanaposali?Do worshippers face the mihrab when they pray?
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