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 ...

A good prayer mat can make a big difference in your daily salah. They provide comfort and a touch of finesse to your space. Whether you want something super soft, built to last, or simply beautiful to ...

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 ...

Zulkarnain Bin Hasan Basri prays on an "inori" tatami prayer mat in Osaka's Sumiyoshi Ward on Oct. 30, 2023. (Mainichi/Aya Kimura) OSAKA -- A Kyoto-based tatami mat trading company has launched a ...