Provided are systems and methods tracking a prayer session of a device user and notifying the device user regarding prayer session activity. The method includes receiving motion information from an accelerometer of the device, receiving altitude information from an altimeter of the device, and receiving position information from a gyroscope of the device while the device user is engaged in the prayer session. The method further includes determining a prayer unit number or prayer position based on one or more of the received motion information, altitude information, and position information, and notifying the device user of the determined prayer unit number or prayer position.

A second fork of a second transfer device includes a support section with a supporting surface for supporting an article, a fork disposition space disposed below the supporting surface such that a first fork projecting along a first advancing and retracting direction is disposed in the fork disposition space, and a communication section allowing the fork disposition space to communicate with an upper space above the supporting surface in an up-down direction. The first fork is passable through the communication section in the up-down direction.

A case, for storing two Phylacteries, which prevents the extraction of the head Phylactery before the extraction of the arm Phylactery. The case has a base; a cover; at least one compartment for storing said two Phylacteries; and at least one movable door for covering and uncovering the head phylactery.

A method of manufacturing a phylactery, the method including providing an initial stage phylactery workpiece formed of animal skin, cutting the initial stage phylactery workpiece to define a second stage phylactery workpiece, the cutting including forming at least outline cut lines, interior cut lines and incised lines, and folding the second stage phylactery workpiece along at least some of the incised lines to define the phylactery.

The present invention relates to a prayer rug configured to determine a progression in prayer of a user, wherein the prayer rug comprises a sensor configured to detect a change in a physical property, wherein the prayer rug comprises a plurality of sensors, wherein the plurality of sensors comprises a first group of sensors, and wherein the plurality of sensors comprises a second group of sensors. The present invention also relates to a method for determining a progression in prayer of a user, and to a system and a computer program product configured therefor.

The Prostration Bed, is a portable bed comprising an essentially rectangular padded mat that contains an open allocated space for one's head and is configured specifically for lying in prostrate comfort, stretched out on a bed with one's face downward in reverence or submission.

A modular prayer and meditation stand is provided that can include a base, a shelf, a prayer and meditation rail, a votive candle holder, votive candle rings, a kneeler, a kneeler with seat, a meditation platform, an accessory holder, one or more interchangeable icons, accessory shelves, an art/document/tablet holder, electronic communication devices, lamps, lighting, decorative panels, and other accoutrements. Combining some or all these elements, into one convenient assembly that is compact in size and can be used in a home or private space environments as an attractive piece of reconfigurable furniture complete and functional in its intended use for prayer, worship, and meditation.

The present invention comprises a novel prayer system and kit. The kit includes a box with a lid. The inside of the base of the box is divided into two parts. The box can be made of, but is not limited to, wood, glass, pottery, ceramic, paper mache, or cardboard and can be various colors, shapes, and sizes and may include artwork. Inside the box there are a corresponding number of small figures to suit the user's prayer needs. These figures can be made of, but not limited to, wood, glass, pottery, ceramic, paper mache, or cardboard and can be various colors, shapes, and sizes and may include artwork. As a prayer is recited, the figure is moved to the opposite side of the box. This system and kit will enable the user to track the number and kind of prayer.

A prayer mat that includes a tactile sensor secured to a lower surface of the prayer mat in proximity to the middle of the prayer mat configured to generate an output signal in response to detecting a pressure from the knees of a user, a bow count indicator configured to generate a visible signal, and processing circuitry configured to determine whether the output signal is valid by comparing the output signal to a predetermined signal level stored in a memory, receive the output signal from the sensor, update a count in response to determining that the output signal is valid, and activate the bow count indicator.

The wrist-mounted device to assist pilgrims is an electronic device worn on the wrist that provides functions to assist a pilgrim, particularly a pilgrim on a pilgrimage to a holy site. The device includes a heart rate monitor that alerts the user when his or her heart rate is too high, a GPS unit showing the location of holy sites of interest, a monitor for keeping a count of the number of perambulations around a holy site, e.g., when performing a Tawaf, an audio playback device that will play back a prayer or scripture, such as the Dua'a, and an annunciator for announcing prayer times.