The prayer rug is a practical item to maintain cleanliness during the act of praying, as the praying ritual involves quite a bit of bodily contact with the ground. (More info)
The full sequence of prayer is featured in a page in Book Four.
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As he rolls his rug to be stored away, he can’t help but read the language written in its weave. The language has become a familiar one, yet it never fails to awe him with the magic of its storytelling, and it reminds him why he loves being a carpet merchant.
It is past suppertime, and the family of three are gathered around a shared table. Zeynel and Ayse are engrossed in their respective books, while Safiye embroiders her very own kerchief.
It is past suppertime, and the family of three are gathered around a shared table. Zeynel and Ayse are engrossed in their respective books, while Safiye embroiders her very own kerchief.
