In the Muslim religion, there are haram and halal things. Haram refers to everything that is forbidden or taboo. Halal, on the other hand, reflects everything that is permitted. During prayer, it's important to stay focused. Prayer mats play a crucial role here. Are personalized prayer mats Haram? Can you pray with them? Read our article to find out.
Are personalized prayer mats classified as Haram?
Having a personalized prayer mat is halalHowever, there are some precautions to take into account if you want to use these personalized prayer mats:
A customized carpet: haram
Although customized prayer mats are not classified Haram, there are a few things you shouldn't do:
- The insults, them blasphemy or any kind of hurtful statement with the aim of harming others. These prohibitions seem obvious, but it's important to remind all Muslims of them.
- the name of Allah or one Quranic verse must not be written on carpets. These are sacred terms, and it is therefore forbidden to write them. According to some scholars contempt for standing or of walk on these sacred terms.
A personalized carpet: halal
Logic dictates that everything that's not forbidden is allowed. But you need to use your common sense before deciding what to put on your personalized prayer mat.
How do you position content on a personalized prayer mat?
Where on the carpet will you be operating? Although content is permitted, it is cannot be on top of the carpet. Indeed, it could distract you from your prayers. But you need to stay focused. So, personalization must be at the bottom of the carpet.
In short, it is possible to pray on a personalized carpet. However, you must be careful not to do just anything, and to respect what is Haram. What's more, personalization should not distract you. If you'd like to know what else is forbidden in the Muslim religion, find out more... is Monopoly Go haram in Islam?.
Great article, very interesting and above all helps to understand that custom prayer rugs are not haram under certain conditions of course.