PRAYER RUG Definition & Meaning

prayer rug

[ prair ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a small rug upon which a Muslim kneels and prostrates himself during his devotions.

prayer rug

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noun

the small carpet on which a Muslim kneels and prostrates himself while saying his prayers Also calledprayer mat

prayer rug

A mat upon which Muslims kneel to say their prayers.

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Origin of prayer rug¹

First recorded in 1900–05

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Its bedrooms are laid out with care, furnished with details like prayer rugs and toiletries.

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In another, a soldier has moved Muslim prayer rugs into a bathroom.

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A display of women’s party shoes standing proudly on prayer rugs.

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Its office, located in Long Island City, has both a wudu station where drivers can perform their ablution and a dedicated prayer room with prayer rugs.

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Instead, he quickly returns to the ride-hail hub to join two dozen other drivers as they arrange their prayer rugs in the corner of the parking lot to begin an afternoon prayer.

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