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This one is for muslims - why do muslims usually fold the corners of their prayer mats after they are done?
I haven't found any hadith regarding this but have heard many sayings that seems to be spread among all regions regarding satan. I just want to know the true reason behind it.
I'm not talking about folding the mats. I'm talking about folding the corners of the prayer mats or folding the mats partly while reading dua or if we leave the mat shortly and plan to resume our prayers. Maybe it's an Asian thing?
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- Anonymous2 decades agoFavorite Answer
The reason why we fold the mats is because to keep it neat after use, so it doesn't get in the way of things. It's just like why you wash your dishes after you eat, or why you make your bed after you wake up from sleep. Has nothing to do with the satan or anything. =)
Oh, folding the corners? Again, has nothing to do with the satan thing. Same explanation...the reason why we fold the corners or fold the mats is because we just want to keep it neat, refer to my explanation above. I hope this was of help to you. =))
- thepenpalLv 42 decades ago
who folds the corners of their prayer mats? i never have seen that. i usually see people just fold the prayer mat because they don't want it to get dusty or dirty. never heard anything about satan when it comes to prayer mats
- Anonymous2 decades ago
I only fold it to keep it clean or put it away :) I never heard of this one. Sounds like an innovation, Not Islam?