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7 Steps to Make a Comfortable Family Praying Room

Hello FlokqSeptember 21, 2021

A family praying room is a space for Muslim families to pray. The personal bedroom can also be the place to pray, but in the case of guests coming over, a family praying room is a necessity. If you have an extra space in your house, you can use it as a family praying room. Making your praying room might be a little bit challenging, as it is still something less common in Muslim households. Don’t worry! We have 7 steps to turn your extra space into a comfortable family praying room.

1. Room Size

The size of the praying room is important as it ensures comfort while being in the praying room. The minimum size for a praying room is 70 cm x 140 cm. For a bigger family, the ideal size is about 2,5 m x 4 m.

2. Qiblah

The main activity of a praying room is salat. Salat is directed towards the qiblah. Make sure to first find out about the qiblah before proceeding into making the praying room.

3. Ablution Place

Ablution place can take place in the bathroom, or anywhere with running water. If you decide to make an ablution place near the praying room, pay attention to the location of the placement. To prevent water from wetting the praying room, use a partition or room divider.

4. Choose a Theme

There are plenty of themes for the praying room you can choose from that is comfortable for your family. You can choose from minimalist, natural, Japanese style, luxurious, chic, and many more! The theme goes a long way for choosing the next steps such as wall color, decorations, and storage.

5. Wall Color and Decorations

Depending on your preference, you can choose a wall color that is neutral and calm. You can also be colorful but you still have to match the interior of your home so that it blends well. Wall decorations include Islamic symbols and paintings.

6. Storage

A floating shelf is ideal for family praying room storage. It can fit the praying pieces of equipment while still making it look neat. You can also fit a drawer or storage boxes that fit the theme.

7. Partition

A partition can serve its function while being an aesthetic addition to the room. You can choose a partition based on your room size. There are also various options you can choose from.

That’s it! 7 steps to make a comfortable praying room in your house. Big or small, colorful or not, you can decorate the family praying room as comfortably as possible. The most important part is how you can focus on praying in the praying room.

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