A multi-functional prayer barrier is an apparatus intended to provide a barrier to show the praying area of a muslim who has no natural barriers such as walls, pillars, people etc. Its purpose is to prevent somebody from passing the area between a muslim in prayer and the barrier. To accomplish this, the apparatus includes a deployable and collapsible tripod that is axially mounted to an extendable and retractable rod. Further, the device itself is very light, compact, and fits within a wallet. Other than its main purpose as a praying barrier, the apparatus is a multifunctional tool that includes an extendable magnet pickup tool, a ruler, a fire starter, and a magnifying glass, such that, the device will also be beneficial even to non-muslim users. Furthermore, the apparatus supports a removable extra sign to make the barrier more noticeable by other people from a distance.

The present invention relates to a novel prayer station device designed to offer a way for users to safely pray in churches, at home, in outreach centers, etc. The device comprises a wooden station with a cushion component and kneeler. The device also comprises a bible holder, lights, and foldable legs for convenience when using the prayer station device. The device further comprises a glass bible holder for reading while praying, as well as lighting and storage hooks as needed. Thus, users can sit and/or kneel within the station while praying.

This invention relates to toys for children. Particularly, the invention provides Inspirational, Bible/Biblical verses, messages and mini songs through an SD Card Reader device inside the toy that can be heard once the buttons located in different places (arm, leg etc.) connected to the device are pushed. The advantage of the toy is that it will recite the inspirational and/or biblical information in a youthful way so that the children are interested and can understand the meaning of the different Inspirational, Bible/Biblical verses, messages and mini songs; and it will be safe for children to play with and the audio files installed on the SD Card will be under parental control. The inspirational and/or biblical information derived from within the toy by software reading the SD Card, written in a proprietary fashion so as to ensure only messages created for the product can be played via the SD Card Reader on the plush toy, therefore ensuring that no other unsuitable material can be played/listened too on the toy or through the G Kingdom Games Application (App).

A method of performing a ritual of chucking during Hajj includes an authentication process, a connectivity process which connects a remote user to a chucking system located at the religious site, and a notification process. The authentication process allows a remote user, who is preferably a pilgrim unable to attend Hajj due to physical disability, age or sickness, to connect to the chucking system. The connectivity allows the pilgrim to perform the ritual of chucking remotely. To do so, the chucking system includes a primary pebble reservoir providing pebbles to a set of secondary pebble reservoirs, and a set of pebble projecting units. The remote user remotely connects to the set of pebble projecting units to chuck pebbles at the stoning sites, wherein the required pebbles are stored in the set of secondary pebble reservoirs. When chucking is complete, the remote user is notified regarding completion.

A system is provided including a processor, a memory, a wireless controller, and a prayer rug. The prayer rug includes a display screen, one or more pressure sensors, and one or more proximity sensors. The prayer rug may also include one or more speakers. The wireless controller is configured to change what is displayed on the display screen. The pressure sensors are configured to sense a change in pressure applied at a number of pressure points and output pressure information. The proximity sensors are configured to sense a distance away an object is from the one or more proximity sensors. The processor is configured to receive pressure information from the pressure sensors and proximity information from the proximity sensors and determine a prayer posture from the received pressure and proximity information. The processor may generate an alert if the determined prayer posture is detected as being incorrect.

An apparatus for fastening an end of a strap is provided. The apparatus comprises a workpiece, a first slit at a proximity of an edge of a first rectangle of the workpiece, a second slit at a proximity of an edge of a second rectangle of the workpiece opposite to first rectangle, a first fastening member affixed to a third rectangle of the workpiece perpendicular to the first and second rectangles, and a second fastening member affixed to a fourth rectangle of the workpiece opposite of the third rectangle. The fourth rectangle adapted to fold over so that the first fastening member and the second fastening member may engage to lock the strap. The strap may be inserted through the first slit and the second slit and its end held in position when the fastening members are engaged. In an embodiment, the strap is of a phylactery.

A prayer and meditation stand is provided that can include a base, a shelf, a prayer and meditation rail, a votive candle holder, votive candles, a kneeler, a kneeler with seat, a meditation platform, an accessory holder, one or more interchangeable icons, accessory shelf, an art/document/tablet holder, electronic communication devices, 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 environment as an attractive piece of furniture complete and functional in its intended use for prayer, worship, and meditation.

A method of performing a ritual of chucking during Hajj includes an authentication process, a connectivity process which connects a remote user to a chucking system located at the religious site, and a notification process. The authentication process allows a remote user, who is preferably a pilgrim unable to attend Hajj due to physical disability, age or sickness, to connect to the chucking system. The connectivity allows the pilgrim to perform the ritual of chucking remotely. To do so, the chucking system includes a primary pebble reservoir providing pebbles to a set of secondary pebble reservoirs, and a set of pebble projecting units. The remote user remotely connects to the set of pebble projecting units to chuck pebbles at the stoning sites, wherein the required pebbles are stored in the set of secondary pebble reservoirs. When chucking is complete, the remote user is notified regarding completion.

A system is provided including a processor, a memory, a wireless controller, and a prayer rug. The prayer rug includes a display screen, one or more pressure sensors, and one or more proximity sensors. The prayer rug may also include one or more speakers. The wireless controller is configured to change what is displayed on the display screen. The pressure sensors are configured to sense a change in pressure applied at a number of pressure points and output pressure information. The proximity sensors are configured to sense a distance away an object is from the one or more proximity sensors. The processor is configured to receive pressure information from the pressure sensors and proximity information from the proximity sensors and determine a prayer posture from the received pressure and proximity information. The processor may generate an alert if the determined prayer posture is detected as being incorrect.

An apparatus for fastening an end of a strap is provided. The apparatus comprises a workpiece, a first slit at a proximity of an edge of a first rectangle of the workpiece, a second slit at a proximity of an edge of a second rectangle of the workpiece opposite to first rectangle, a first fastening member affixed to a third rectangle of the workpiece perpendicular to the first and second rectangles, and a second fastening member affixed to a fourth rectangle of the workpiece opposite of the third rectangle. The fourth rectangle adapted to fold over so that the first fastening member and the second fastening member may engage to lock the strap. The strap may be inserted through the first slit and the second slit and its end held in position when the fastening members are engaged. In an embodiment, the strap is of a phylactery.