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A prayer rug or prayer mat is a piece of fabric, sometimes a pile carpet, used by Muslims, some Christians, especially in Orthodox Christianity and some followers of the Baháʼí Faith during prayer.
Prayer rugs are not universally used by Muslims, nor specifically required in Islam. But they have become a traditional way for many Muslims to ensure the cleanliness of their place of prayer, and to create an isolated space to concentrate in prayer.
The upfront answer is no, prayer rugs are not a necessity for your prayers to be valid in Islam. The faith emphasizes purity of heart and intention above all, and these are what truly count. However, this doesn’t mean that a prayer rug is without merit or value.
Modefa focuses on providing customers with a variety of beautiful Turkish, Islamic prayer rugs. Choose from plush velvet prayer rugs, thin woven prayer mats, child prayer rugs, multi-person masjid carpets, or luxurious gift sejadah for your Muslim friends and family members.
Prayer rug, one of the major types of rug produced in central and western Asia, used by Muslims primarily to cover the bare ground or floor while they pray. Prayer rugs are characterized by the prayer niche, or mihrab, an arch-shaped design at one end of the carpet.
Islamic prayer rugs are known for their exquisite materials and meticulous craftsmanship. They are often made from silk, wool, or cotton, with elaborate patterns and motifs with deep spiritual meanings.
In Islam, the prayer rug has a powerful symbolic meaning and is traditionally taken care of in a holy manner. It is disrespectful for one to place a prayer mat in a dirty place (as Muslims have to be clean to show their respect to God) or throw it around disrespectfully.
For everyday use, Muslims purchase simple prayer carpets, mass-produced in Turkey, throughout the Middle East and even China. For use outside, they often carry a thinner travel rug.
No, it is not a bid’ah (blameworthy innovation) to use a prayer rug. In Sahih Bukhari: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah upon him) used to pray on a small mat of palm leaves.”
Muslim American has a variety of prayer mats (rugs) to choose from with lovely pictures of the Ka’aba, Masjid al Nabawi, Al Aqsa, and other images which represent general Mosques that you could find around the world.