Hello friends, as you know how vital Prayer is and there is an obligation on everyone; in the same way, today we will tell you on whom we should read Prayer, in the same way, we should read the Prayer on a mat, even if there is no mat, we can offer Prayer.
Still, If there is a clean and clean place for him, there is Prayer, And if there is no clear and clean place, then there is no prayer.
We will also tell you at which place we can offer a prayer, like whether we can offer prayer on the bed or not or if we have a cut mat we can offer prayer on it.
Whether or not we do not have a mat on us, then we can read or not and when we are offering prayer, where should our attention be, and where should our direction be?
we should take care of all the things; first of all, we should take care of our mat that we have correctly laid it towards the Kaaba.
Whether it is also or not, if our direction is not correct, then we will not consider our prayer; our mat is cut or torn from somewhere, then, in the same way,
Friends, you can also pray without a mat and rug because a mat and rug are not required for prayer, but the condition is that the place should be clean; that is, there should be no impurity or dirt of any kind.
We also get this argument from the hadith in which it is written that the floor of the mosque of PUBH SAW was made of sand and dust. Whenever you pray for (peace and peace), you pray in the sand without a prayer mat.
Whenever it rained, the sand of the mosque would turn muddy due to wetness, but still, the Prophet used to prostrate in the wet sand for the peace of prayer.
Narrated by Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him):
I saw Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) prostrating in mud and water and saw the mark of mud on his forehead.
[Sahih Al-Bukhari • Book 10, Hadith 229 • Graded Sahih (Authentic)]
The dirt and dust of the ground are not considered impure in the Sharia. That is why you can pray in any clean place without laying on a mat or rug.
But where you pray should not contain urine or feces as it is impure if your prayer surface is unclean; clean that area or find another clean surface for prayer. Apart from this, you can pray in any part of the land except the graveyard and washroom.
Allah’s Messenger (upon whom be peace) said: “All of the earth is a mosque except for the graveyard and the washroom.”
[Jami’ at-Tirmidhi • Book 2, Hadith 169 • Graded Sahih (Authentic)]
How to Pray without a Prayer Mat in Islam
Whenever you pray, remember that the place of prayer should be clean and free from impurities. Apart from this, if you are praying outside, then take care that you are not creating obstacles for anyone, and you can pray anywhere except the graveyard and toilet.
What can be used for a Prayer Rug?
In Islam, the inspired pattern of prayer doesn’t need to be a mat, you can use any clean cloth as a prayer rug, and if you prefer to pray on the floor, you can use any clean cloth or your coat or jacket for prayer. It can also be used, but without a prayer rug, you can also pray in a clean place.
Can you Pray on your Bed?
Fatima asks if it’s ok to pray on the bed. She isn’t asking about praying while lying down due to illness, for example. She’s asking about standing on the bed to pray. The most authentic opinion is that your elevation doesn’t impact your prayer.
And this is why you pray while riding on a bus a meter or so above the ground, riding on a boat that is on water, or while we are on board a plane 37,000 feet above sea level.
Is there no problem with that when the issue is whether the surface you’re standing on is taking the same ruling of solid ground or not because most beds have mattresses on them?
When you stand on a mattress, you find that your foot goes down, which means that the surface itself is not hard, and this means that I put my head to prostrate my head and hand as if they are floating.
They’re not stable on something solid, and hence scholars say that the prayer on such surfaces is not the prayer is not valid.
Likewise, when you have these spongy prayer mats, they are selling now in the market for those who have knee joint pains so for them to go on their knees on the ground if it’s solid if hurts and they cannot prostrate they cannot sit, so they made this foam a prayer mat that is thick which is made of foam or sponge-like material.
So when you are prone, it’s so soft that it has a padding that would not make you touch the ground, and this praying on it is also not permissible because when you put your forehead, you’re placing it on the ground.
Still, it is somewhere floating in between, so to answer your question Fatima if the mattress is demanding that when you place your forehead, it doesn’t go down; instead, it stays like a hard surface, then the prayer is valid insha’Allah.
What does the Prayer Mat Symbolize?
A prayer mat for Muslims is a symbol of the worship of Allah. Most Muslims have a simple prayer mat to perform their five duty prayers, which Muslims use as a clean cloth for praying Prayer mat about three to three times.
Four feet long and two feet wide, the base of this prayer mat is enough for the prayer of any man or woman and worship.
Prostration is an integral part of prayer and, according to Allah, is a symbol of humility and servitude, so when Muslims prostrate for prayer, they use prayer mats to keep their faces clean. Prayer mats are such a thing, used to try to follow the information the Prophet gave.
Narrated by Maimuna (may Allah be pleased with her)
“Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) used to pray on a Khumra“.
[Sahih al-Bukhari • Book 8, Hadith 31 • Graded Sahih (Authentic)]
A khumra is a small mat. Sufficient enough for the face and the hands to be placed while prostrating during prayers.
Can you Throw Away a Prayer Mat?
If the prayer mat is old and worn out, then you can buy a new one in its place because a prayer mat is not sacred in Islam. It shows suitable proof that you are a slave of Allah.
Because you used so much prayer mat that it has become old and worn out and that you have spent much of your time in worship, which will become a means of a witness for you on the day of doomsday, if your prayer mat has become dirty, you can also choose to wash it. When washing the prayer mat, check the label of the mat.
Is it Haram to Sleep on a Prayer Mat?
It is not Haram to sleep on the prayer mat, and it is entirely normal; often, the hungry people sleep on the mat of Prayer due to fatigue, which is nothing wrong. It has been wholly accepted in Islam.
10 Facts about the Prayer Mat
Any Muslim can offer Prayer at any clean place.
It is not allowed to have a picture of any living being on the prayer mat.
A prayer mat is not a necessary material for praying.
It is a crime to write the verses of the Quran on the prayer mat because this mat is kept on the floor, and people keep their feet on it.
Most Muslims use a prayer mat to perform their five prayers.
Prayer mats are usually made from soft materials such as wool and cotton.
Various types of rug designs from different Muslim cultures are available in the market in which unique designs and embroidery of Turkish Moroccan prayer mats are found.
In India and Pakistan, people often refer to the prayer mat as Musalla or Janmaj.
Mosques around the world have prepared such carpets on which the designs of prayer mats are seen.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) offered prayers on the dry sand of the mosque; sometimes, he also used a prayer mat.
Prayer Mat of FAQs
How do you pray if you don’t have a Praying Mat?
You can also pray without a mat and rug because a mat and rug are not required for prayer, but the condition is that the place should be clean.
Do Muslims always use a Prayer Mat?
It has been seen that Muslim people use mats while praying to avoid that dirt.
Why are Prayer Mats Important?
Mats are more necessary because Muslim people can avoid the ground or the place where the prayer is being done while praying if the place is dirty.
Is it disrespectful to use a Prayer Rug as Decoration?
The prayer mat doesn’t have any particular significance; it’s legitimate to pray on the floor without a prayer mat. So there are no issues with it being used decoratively by non-Muslims to sit on, as a picnic blanket, on a wall, etc.
What direction do Prayer Rugs Face?
Prayer rugs are not a condition for prayer. The place must be clean and pure (peak), and you must face Qibla.
Conclusion
In Islam, the inspired pattern of prayer doesn’t need to be a mat, you can use any clean cloth as a prayer rug, and if you prefer to pray on the floor, you can use any clean cloth or your coat or jacket for prayer. It can also be used, but without a prayer rug, you can also pray in a clean place.
Prayer mats are not a condition for prayer. The place must be clean and pure (paak), and you must face Qibla.
Whenever you pray, remember that the place of prayer should be clean and free from impurities. Apart from this, if you are praying outside, then take care that you are not creating obstacles for anyone, and you can pray anywhere except the graveyard and toilet.
My name is Ashraf Ali, and I am a freelance writer and blogger. I have received my education from religious seminaries. I thoroughly enjoy writing on religious topics, and through my articles, I strive to convey the correct Islamic message to people.
Hi laibakhan Yes; you can use bed sheet or shawl as a substitute of prayer mat but it should be not unholy or impure and also take care about the bed sheet and shawl should be not printed like any tattoos and picture etc. Allah know the best.
Hello I wanna ask can i use bed sheet or a shawl as a substitute of prayer mat to perform prayer at my cllg or out side anywhere plz ans
Hi laibakhan Yes; you can use bed sheet or shawl as a substitute of prayer mat but it should be not unholy or impure and also take care about the bed sheet and shawl should be not printed like any tattoos and picture etc. Allah know the best.