Instilling the habit of prayer in children begins with the environment you create. A dedicated musallah corner in the home can be both functional and inviting for younger family members. Musallah.co.za offers kids prayer sets and mats that cater to younger worshippers. Musallah.co.za
You can set up a small area using: a soft mat, simple decor, maybe a small shelf for children’s Qur’ans or books, and good lighting. The idea is to make the space comfortable, accessible and special.
Design tips for a child-friendly prayer corner:
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Choose a mat that is slightly smaller but still allows full prostration comfortably—this helps differentiate from adult spaces and adds safety.
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Use cheerful but respectful colours and patterns (nothing overly busy).
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Add a small storage box for prayer beads, children’s Qur’an, small rug or pillow for mum/dad to pray alongside.
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Make the area inviting: placing a water carafe nearby, good lighting, an Islamic picture or two (without distraction).
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Engage children: let them pick their own mat from the collection, involve them in cleaning it, rolling it out for prayer.
Why this is beneficial: -
Helps children feel ownership and responsibility over their prayer habit.
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The dedicated corner signals importance and routine without demanding a full separate room.
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Makes family prayer time easier and more inclusive.
Call to action: Check the kids/prayer-set section at Musallah.co.za, pick a kid-friendly mat, and set up your family prayer corner this week.
