Swahili
msala
um-SA-lah
How to say it
Swahilimsalaum-SA-lahsoon
Englishprayer matsoon
Frenchnatte de prièresoon
Meaning
a small mat used by Muslims for kneeling and prostrating during the five daily prayers.
Good to know
Muslims use a msala to pray in a clean and respectful manner.
Examples
- Aliweka msala wake sakafuni kabla ya kusali.He placed his prayer mat on the floor before praying.
- Msala ni muhimu kwa waumini wa Kiislamu.A prayer mat is important for Muslim believers.
- Baba alitandaza msala kabla ya sala.Father spread the prayer mat before the prayer.
- Je, una msala wa kubebea safarini?Do you have a travel prayer mat?
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