Prayer rugs provide a clean barrier between you and the ground during moments of meditation. These are used by members of various religions, so the best rugs will be large enough for sitting, kneeing and prostration when necessary. Here are several prayers rugs that range from ornate to simple. Most are machine washable and a few include a carrying bag or pouch to make it easier to travel with.
Hitopin Praying Rug
Helps find Quibla
The Hitopin prayer rug is made from nylon, so it is waterproof, stain proof and super easy to clean. Each of the four corners has a piece of iron sewn into them to help stabilize the rug as it’s being used. This rug has a compass and Quibla finder attached to the protective pouch that’s included to help keep your prayer rug clean in between uses. It folds up small enough to slip into your pocket and take with you.
Modefa Namaz Sajadah Janamaz Prayer Rug
Deep, rich colors
This beautiful velvet prayer rug features a beautiful archway design in the center surrounded by a daisy floral pattern. The border is created with gold thread that pops against the deep, rich navy blue color of the background. It is available in black and red, too. The Modefa prayer rug is thin, so it is easy to roll up and transport, or store when not in use. This rug is made in Turkey and measures 27.5 x 43.5 inches with an additional 2-inch fringe on each end.
Avanos Muslim Prayer Rug
Easy to take along
This Turkish prayer rug is lightweight and easy to carry. It’s made with high-quality yard and tightly woven to keep from pilling or coming loose during use. This 46 x 27 inch rug is machine washable and features a beautiful design against a black background, though it is also available in blue, dark blue, red and purple. Included with this rug is a strand of blue crystal-like prayer beads.
Enchanted Apparel Luxury Prayer Rug
Plush and comfort
The Enchanted Apparel prayer rug is made to provide a little comfort while praying. It’s made with soft, high quality material, but is still thin enough to roll, or fold up and take along with you. It is embroidered with several traditional Islamic designs, flowers and geometrical shapes in various shades of blue. It includes a central mihrab to help you find Mecca. It does cost a bit more than other prayer rugs we looked at.
Al-Ameen Prayer Mat with Shoulder Bag
Amazing detail
This traveling prayer rug is first woven then embroidered with a gorgeous scene and boarded with flowers and paisleys. The included carrying bag has the same intricate needlework on it to match the rug. The prayer rug itself measures 29.5 x 43 inches and is lightweight, so it’s not a struggle to pack away and take along with you to provide protection from the ground as you pray either indoors or outdoors.
Avanos Silk Look Tasbih Islamic Mat and Prayer Beads
Looks like silk, but it isn’t
This prayer rug has a beautifully intricate design throughout it in a beautiful pink color. Made to look like silk, the yarns are actually made from a more durable and high quality material that will hold up through cleanings in the washing machine. The prayer mat is super thin and lightweight, so it is easy to store and transport. It is also a decent size measuring 46 x 27 inches. It comes with a sting of bright blue prayer beads.
Final thoughts
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Each one of the prayer rugs we looked at will give you protection and comfort as you pray. However, we think the Hitopin Praying Rug is the best because it includes a compass and markings for finding Mecca more easily. It folds up very small and slips into a convenient carrying pouch and will fit inside your pocket. Plus, because it is made from nylon, it is waterproof and easy to clean.
We also love the Al-Ameen prayer mat. This rug is woven and then embroidered with a beautiful and intricate scene that matches the design on its carrying bag. It doesn’t fold up as compactly as the Hitopin, but it is still easy to roll, or fold up and take along. It is a little more difficult to clean because of the amount of detail in the rug.