prayermat

Prostration surface, portable

A prayermat is a small rug or mat used during prayer, especially in Islam, where it provides a clean surface for the prostrations of daily worship.

The mat is oriented toward Mecca and often features decorative patterns or an arch design indicating the direction of prayer.

Also spelled as two words: prayer mat.

islamic

salat

Islamic obligatory prayer

ablution · imam · masjid · muezzin · sunnah

material

woven

Interlaced on loom

  • fabricWoven or knit material
  • cottonPlant fiber for textiles
  • silkFine woven insect fiber

velvet · embroidered · tassels · fringe · portable · foldable · rolled · ornate · geometric · patterned

devotion

kneeling

Lowering onto bent legs

piety · faith · worship · ritual · sacred · consecration · solemnity · observance · fervor · sincerity

meditation

yoga

Mind-body exercise discipline

seated · centering · breathing · stillness · silence · tranquility · focus · relaxation · awareness · grounding

Opposites
sacred vs profane objects

prayermatdoormat

Entry rug for wiping

bar mat · bathmat · welcome mat · gym mat · yoga mat

religious devotion vs irreligion

prayermatsecular humanism

Nonreligious ethical philosophy

irreligion · godlessness

religious tradition

prayermatpew

Worship hall seating

kneeler · meditation cushion · altar · prayer beads · crucifix

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G