Prayer Mat - An Important Part of Islamic Spirituality

Prayer Mat especially designed for teaching children on how to do the traditional Muslim prayer in an enjoyable and fun manner. The touch sensitive prayer mat has pre-programmed keys which are pressed to show the correct sound, like prayer times, to recite du'a, say shahans, how to do quranic devotions, recite prayers, and so on. It is very easy to use as children can sit on it, rest their elbows on the cushion, and press the keys for praying. This will help them gain confidence as they start to learn the right way of performing Muslim prayers.

The most commonly used Islamic prayer mat are those made from wool or cotton. Wools have greater absorbing power because it can take a long time for it to absorb a lot of moisture after it was wet. Cotton prayer rugs are also better than wool ones because cotton is also known as a natural prayer rug. They feel soft on the feet and therefore it is best for the children to use it. Wools can also be sewn with designs, but they are not good for Islamic prayer due to its slippery nature.

There are other types of prayer mat which is suitable for Islamic purposes. They are Type a, Type B and Type C. Type A is the most popular as it is the simplest, while Type B is the most advanced. Cotton prayer mat of Type A is quite soft and children find it comfortable to sit on, while Type C is quite hard as well as absorbent.

During the early part of the 16th century, during the time of the Mughal Empire, a famous Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, started using an elaborate prayer rug in his palace. This prayer rug was kept in the chamber where the Emperor usually performed his prayers. Later on this practice was adopted by the people of India. The prayer rugs of India vary in styles, designs and colors.

Prayer mat of Indian origin have a smooth inner texture on the surface and they can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. They can also be used as a prayer mat on a carpeted floor. Cotton prayer mat of this type has an attractive look and one can find a huge variety in colors and designs. The material that is used to make it is quite durable and one can expect several years of service of this prayer mat. These prayer mats are usually in white color but with slight coloring on its own.

There is another type of prayer rug that is called Mihrab. This is a thick woolen prayer mat that is used as a floor mat in a place where the prayer of a Muslim would be performed. It is made up of tightly woven wool. The main purpose of using a mihrab is to offer protection to the worshippers from dirt and dust.

In the modern times prayer rugs are available in many styles and designs. Some are specifically manufactured for outdoor use, while others are designed as indoor prayer rugs. Most of the prayer rugs that are manufactured for outdoor purposes are in bright and vibrant colors. They are designed to brave the changing weather conditions and to remain strong and durable even under the harsh sun rays. These rugs are available in different styles like the square ones, long narrow rectangular and the modern square prayer rugs. They can also be used as prayer mat inside the house for the comfort of the Muslim members.

One can also get the rugs in natural colors like beige, black and other natural shades. As a matter of fact, there are many online stores where one can buy the prayer mats at a discounted price. These rugs are also available in different designs like those that have a basic pattern or those that are geometrically intricate. If you want to buy a single prayer mat for all the members of your family, you can go for the multi-purpose prayer mats. Although the prayer mats are widely used by Muslims, it is not compulsory for them to buy them. You can simply order them online if you want to cut down the cost of buying them.

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