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Prayer Rugs

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

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Prayer Rugs

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  1. Prayer Rugs By Erin Smith

  2. Connection to Malcolm X • Quote from book • Malcolm’s realization about his stealing

  3. 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

  4. 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

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