Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History
Mehraab
मेहराब
said meh-RAAB
also written: Mehrab, Mihrab, Mimbar
Meaning
The niche in a mosque wall marking the direction of prayer toward Mecca.
Literally: prayer-niche; the focus of the mosque
Usage & notes
Iqbal uses the mehraab as the focal point of devotion, the arch toward which the worshipper bows. It becomes an emblem of the prayer-life he wishes to see rekindled with fire.
Related words
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Masjid
A mosque; the Muslim place of worship.
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Mimbar
The raised pulpit in a mosque from which the sermon is delivered.
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Qibla
The direction of the Kaaba toward which prayer is offered; figuratively, the focus of one's devotion.
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Sujood
Prostration in worship, especially the repeated prostrations of the ritual prayer.
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Millat
The community of faith; a people understood as one spiritual body.
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Deen
Religion as a whole, living way of life — deeper than mere creed.