In a former life, when I was working on a PhD in South and Southeast Asian literature, I had the opportunity to visit many different Muslim countries. It was always struck by how Islamic culture ...

(RNS) A new prayer mat lights up when facing Mecca, helping Muslims to pray properly. By Lauren Markoe. (RNS) Devout Muslims pray five times a day, facing the holy city of Mecca. But what if you don’t ...

Emirates has rolled out an upgraded pocket prayer mat for passengers onboard, introducing a thicker and more durable design ...

Prayer is all about connecting with your inner calm. But let’s not pretend that sitting on a rough, uncomfortable praying mat doesn’t distract us. Ideas brings you a beautiful collection of luxury ...

With the holy month of Ramadan around the corner, millions of Muslims worldwide are preparing for 30 days of fasting, reflection and prayer. The prayer movements involved are relatively easy for those ...

Nader Sabry, a space tech entrepreneur, mentor, leading voice on meeting Muslim consumer needs through innovation, and a passionate advocate for inspiring youth to embrace space-preneurship through ...

(RNS) — A Muslim convert, Mustafa Dustin Craun cherishes a brown prayer rug he bought on his first Umrah pilgrimage to the sacred site of Mecca more than 15 years ago. Unlike the Hajj, the mandatory ...

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger. ‘Awn Al-Ma‘bood reads, “priority in ...

KARACHI: More than any other plush carpet or rug in the house, it was always the beautiful janamaz, or prayer mat, which as a child would draw me to them. I liked passing my hand over the velvety, ...

I asked you several questions and received answers from you. Now I have another question about praying Rukoo' (Sajadah). On of our Muslim brothers read an Islaamic book recently and learnt it is ...