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When did Muslims start using prayer rugs?
In both Sunni and Shia hadith collections, it is recorded that the Prophet Muhammad used a mat while praying, so we know the tradition dates to the 7th century.
What is Khumra?
Khumra are a Muslim community found mainly in the Rohilkhand region of Uttar Pradesh in India. They are also known as Sangtarash and Hansiri. … They generally refer themselves as Khumra Shaikh. The community has been granted Other Backward Classes status in Uttar Pradesh.
Can I hang a prayer rug?
“Prayer rugs, in which the niche [design] recalls the arches, serve as a surrogate for the mosque and are definitely more likely to be hung. Big kilims, if you’ve got a high enough ceiling, are just spectacular. They certainly shouldn’t be put on the floor, they’re so fragile.