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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for
Ja ‘-I-Namaz
Persian. "The place of prayer." A term used in Asia for the small mat or carpet on which a Muslim prays. It is called in Arabic Sujjadah and Musalla. The carpet is about five feet in length, and has a point or Qiblah worked in the pattern to mark the place for prostration.
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A JA-I-NAMAZ, OR PRAYER CARPET, AS USED IN PESHAWAR.
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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