Let me first say, I am Christian. I want readers input on this: I am praying daily in my home. I would like a prayer rug, a Muslim prayer rug. I don't think it has any value to my prayers. I just like the idea of praying from the rug. What is your take of this idea? Thank you.
It is my understanding that muslims do not believe that Jesus was the son of God and the Messiah. So why would a Christian want a Muslim rug? You can get down on your knees on any rug and pray to the Lord and it be righteous in the eyes of the Lord.
I think if you are spending significant time on your knees in worship before the Lord, you might like something that at least supports your knees a little. Since you want a rug, I suggest a nice carpet sample from your local carpet reseller. You can pick something you like, and it doesn't have any religious connotations or leave you explaining your position when your brothers and sisters in Christ come and visit.
This idea doesn't bother me. As long as you know that the prayer rug will not do anything for you or help your prayers be heard. It is only by Jesus your prayers are heard.
If it has no value to you, what is the point? Why don't you just go buy a soft rug and turn it into a prayer rug. Stop thinking about what you are praying on and get to the real point! Communicate with GOD! I don't think God cares what you are praying on, but, you don't need to bring in traditions from other religions.
No disrespect to your religion, but why would you mix something from one religion with something from another religion? Why not create your own place to pray? Someting that has significance to you? If you feel to have a rug in there, buy a new one.
