islamic prayer rug gifts
A Muslim cannot deny the importance of prayer or ‘Salat’ in his life; that makes prayer rugs an important feature of every Muslim home. They are ideal gifts for various occasions; they are not only useful but also have a spiritual implication. If he wants to advise someone who is regular in his prayers, then choosing from a variety of prayer rugs and presenting one to him will say it all. This is an ideal gift for children as soon as they turn seven years old. Their personal mat will make them proud of their possession and will motivate them to use it correctly.
When family or friends move to a new house, prayer rugs can be the most appropriate gifts. Praying for them will ensure that the family lives in peace and tranquility with the Grace of Allah. For those times, you can select rugs like prayer rugs that are woven in rich, dark colors; They can be a bit pricey, but the occasion calls for generosity on your part.
Muslim pilgrims returning from Hajj or Umrah also distribute prayer rugs along with other souvenirs from the Holy Land. They can buy them in the holy cities of Mecca or Medina, but that is an expensive process and then the weight limitations of air travel prevent them from bringing the gift for each. A feasible solution is to buy as many prayer rugs as you need in your own hometown; they should only choose ones of superior quality and manufactured in countries that supply the rest of the world.
If some friends or relatives, especially women, plan to meditate in seclusion ie sit in ‘Aitakaf’ during the month of Ramadan, again the prayer rugs will prove to be a useful and beneficial gift. As Muslim women must meditate only at home, they can choose a secluded corner or room in the house, spread out their mats and connect with Allah. They can recite the Holy Quran while sitting there and when they are too tired they can even lie down and rest.
Prayer rugs may be given to sons and nephews going abroad to non-Muslim societies; there they might have to live in a town without a nearby mosque. A rug like mat will do well there as it will be durable and will last the entire stay of the individual. If you are unsure about the cleanliness of your room, you can spread the rug out and pray and then roll it up and leave it in a corner when not in use.