Arabic · noun · Spirit & the Divine

Sajjaada

सज्जादा

also written: Sajjada

Meaning

A prayer-mat; the rug on which the devout prostrate.

Literally: place of prostration

Usage & notes

The sajjaada is the prop of the ascetic, which the rind would gladly pawn for a cup of wine.

Related words

A prayer-carpet or place set apart for prayer.

Prostration in worship, especially the repeated prostrations of the ritual prayer.