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قبلة

"قبلة" means "kiss" or "direction of prayer (qibla)" in English, depending on context.

In a sentence

ذهبت إلى مكة لأداء العمرة، واتجهت نحو القبلة.
I went to Mecca to perform Umrah, and I faced the Qibla.
The word "قبلة" here refers to the direction towards the Kaaba in Mecca, which Muslims face during prayers.
استأذن من الجميع ليعطي أمه قبلة على جبينها.
He excused himself from everyone to give his mother a kiss on her forehead.
The word "قبلة" in this sentence means 'kiss,' showing affection.
المدينة الواقعة على حدود البلاد تعتبر قبلة للسياح.
The city located on the country's border is considered a destination for tourists.
The word "قبلة" here is used metaphorically to mean a 'destination' or 'sought-after place.'

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