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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Term) A. Mihrab B. Mimbar C. Khutba D. Kibla List-II (Meaning) 1. Stepped pulpit 2. Direction towards the Kaba for prayer 3. Arch 4. Sermon Code :
Explanation
The terms provided are fundamental architectural and liturgical elements of a mosque. A Mihrab is a semicircular or arched niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of Mecca. A Mimbar (or minbar) is a stepped pulpit or staircase from which the Imam delivers sermons. The Khutba (or khutbah) refers to the actual sermon delivered by the Imam, typically during Friday prayers [1]. Finally, Kibla (or qibla) is the specific direction towards the Kaaba in Mecca that Muslims face during prayer. Matching these definitions: A-3 (Mihrab-Arch/Niche), B-1 (Mimbar-Stepped pulpit), C-4 (Khutba-Sermon), and D-2 (Kibla-Direction towards Kaba). This corresponds to Option 3.
Sources
- [1] https://www.britannica.com/topic/minbar
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