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This article explores the cultural and religious importance of prayer rugs in Islam, tracing their history and unique designs. Each prayer rug serves as a personal space for Muslims to connect with Allah during daily prayers. The rugs, often resembling small oriental carpets, are designed with intricate geometric and floral patterns, typically featuring an arch that symbolizes the direction of Mecca. We will also reflect on Malcolm X's realization about prayer rugs, emphasizing their role in facilitating a clean and dedicated prayer area.
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Prayer Rugs By Erin Smith
Connection to Malcolm X • Quote from book • Malcolm’s realization about his stealing
History of the Prayer Rug • Muslims are required to perform the five compulsory prayers daily • Only requirement in Islam is that prayers be performed in a clean area, which is why Muslims do not wear shoes in mosques • They are NOT universally used by Muslims are required in Islam
What is a prayer rug? • Look like small “oriental carpets,” or nice pieces of embroidery. About 1 meter long and almost always has an arch • Designs usually very detailed with geometric, floral, arabesque or depict Islamic landmarks • Has a “top” and “bottom” • Creates isolated space • Some prayer rugs include a lamp hanging from the arch to symbolize Allah
