prayer mat
Noun: A small, portable rug or mat used by Muslims to ensure cleanliness and provide a dedicated space for performing the five daily prayers (Salah).
The term "prayer mat" refers specifically to the physical object. It is used to denote an item of religious practice. - Before beginning his prayer, he unrolled his prayer mat facing Mecca. - The intricate design on her prayer mat was woven with great care.
"To lay out/unroll a prayer mat": The common action of preparing the mat for use.
- He laid out his prayer mat in a quiet corner of the room.
"To perform prayers on a prayer mat": Describes the act of praying using the mat.
- She performs her prayers on the same prayer mat every day.
- Prayer rug: A direct synonym for "prayer mat."
- Sajjāda (Arabic: سجادة): The Arabic term for a prayer mat, sometimes used in English contexts.
- Musalla: A larger prayer mat or a portable piece of leather/cloth used for prayer.
- Prayer rug
- Prostration mat
- "To spread one's prayer mat": Similar in meaning to "lay out a prayer mat."
- He found a clean spot and spread his prayer mat.
The primary and sole meaning of "prayer mat" is the rug used for Islamic prayer. Its key functions are to separate the worshipper from the ground (for purity) and to designate a sacred, clean space for devotion. It is not used metaphorically for other types of mats or rugs.
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a small rug used by Muslims during their devotions
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