Mihrab (Noun)
Meaning 1
(Islam) a design in the shape of niche in a Muslim prayer rug; during worship the niche must be pointed toward Mecca.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
(Islam) a niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The imam stood before the mihrab, his eyes fixed on the intricate calligraphy that adorned its arch.
- During the Friday prayer, the worshippers formed rows perpendicular to the mihrab, their faces turned towards the holy city.
- In many mosques, the mihrab is decorated with beautiful tiles and geometric patterns, symbolizing the beauty of Islamic art.
- As she entered the mosque, Amira's eyes immediately fell on the mihrab, a stunning example of Moorish architecture.
- The mosque's mihrab was adorned with a beautiful inscription from the Quran, written in elegant cursive script.