Question
In the following narration of Sahih Muslim, Kitabul Hajj:
فلما انصرفوا قبل رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
Is the word “qabla” or “qibala” and what will the translation be?
Answer
The correct pronunciation is qibala (قِبَلَ) which means “in the direction of/towards Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam).”
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Mawlana Haroon Abasoomar