Lighting Up Your Prayers

As Ramadan gets closer more and more people become more pious (who are we kidding, they should be but they aren’t!) Well for those of you who are looking to turn to God, U.K. designer Soner oznec has come up with a new prayer mat, that lights up with facing the “Qibla”

EL Sajjadah – the “EL” stands for Electro Luminescent and sajjadah, Arabic for prayer mat, incorporates an illuminating digital compass which assists in locating Mecca.

“EL Sajaddah is not only functional, but artsy, as it is made mainly to be hung on the wall of the owner’s home. The carpet’s design is based on contemporary vector art, with the mosque on the carpet inspired by the Blue Mosque in Turkey. The base is black — a nod to the Kaaba –, the motif is green — the color of Islam –, which radiates light.”

“The prayer mat has been exhibited in Turkey, Kuwait, Australia, UK, South Korea, and Japan. The Museum of Modern Art in New York showcased EL Sajjadah last year as part of the exhibition entitled “Talk to Me: Design and the Communication Between People and Objects.” The museum purchased a copy to have it as part of its permanent collection.”

We Said This: Will illuminating your prayers get you closer to God?