The phone problem
Pausing mid-salah to check your phone. Losing your place. Starting over. The distraction that breaks the connection you're trying to build.
SAJADA — PHONETIC PRAYER MAT
Every step of prayer.
Right beneath you.
The phonetic prayer mat that guides you through every raka'a — so you can focus on Allah, not on remembering what comes next.
4.9 stars
100,000+ customers
60+ countries
$69.00
$54.95
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"When you're stressed about forgetting what comes next, you're not actually praying. You're just performing movements."
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The memory problem
You've been trying to memorize for months. Notes app full of transliterations. Apps, YouTube videos, printed sheets. Still not confident enough to pray without checking.
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The shame problem
As a child and adult we all forget — and out of embarrassment we never share that with anyone. The isolation of struggling silently with something so fundamental.
"I am a revert and was struggling to pray, as I found it hard to remember the steps and words. But now I am able to pray on my own."
HOW IT WORKS
Everything you need to pray correctly. Built right into the mat.
Clear phonetic transliterations
Every Arabic recitation written out phonetically in English. Read it as you pray. No Arabic knowledge needed.
Step-by-step visual guides
Numbered illustrations for every position — qiyam, ruku, sujood. Just look down and follow along.
0.6" cushioned foam padding
High-density foam protects your knees and forehead. Pray longer, pray more comfortably.
"The mat removes the first burden — remembering the order — so you can focus on the second: connecting with Allah."
WHO IT'S FOR
Perfect for:
New Muslims building confidence
You took your shahada. You want to pray correctly. But you don't have a Muslim family to learn from, and apps keep distracting you. This mat meets you exactly where you are.
"As a revert to Islam, I find this prayer mat very helpful. The step-by-step phonetic guidance makes it easier to follow the salah."
Parents teaching kids independently
Your child can pray by themselves — without waiting for you, without getting frustrated, without losing interest. They just look down and follow along.
"My daughter completed her first salat ever thanks to the Sajada guided prayer mat. She didn't want to stop."
Anyone memorizing without stress
You know how to pray. But there are still moments where you hesitate. This mat removes that hesitation — and because you're not stressed, you actually memorize faster.
"Because I wasn't stressed about messing up, I actually memorized faster."
THE #1 QUESTION WE GET
"Isn't using a prayer mat with words on it like cheating?"
It's not cheating. It's learning.
When you're learning salah, your brain is trying to do two things at once: remember the steps and focus on your connection with Allah. That's impossible when you're new.
The phonetic mat removes the first burden — so you can actually focus on the second.
And here's what surprises most people: because you're not stressed about getting it wrong, you actually memorize faster. The repetition with confidence builds the muscle memory naturally.
It's not a crutch. It's a bridge to independence.
"Changed my confidence praying 100%, and unbelievably comfortable for me especially when my forehead touches the ground. Alhamdillah."
"The visual step-by-step instructions help me to perform Salah even more consciously and correctly. Especially at the beginning, it gives you a lot of confidence."
CUSTOMER STORIES
What 100,000+ customers say
"I bought this amazing Sajada for my husband who has MS, he really struggles with his memory. No matter how many times I'd print off the steps for him to follow, he just couldn't grasp it. Alhamdullilah, I can't tell you how overjoyed he has been performing his Salah. The step by step Phonetic guide with illustrations has helped him tremendously, no more feeling lost or frustrated whilst trying to remember what to recite at what step. Thank you Brother Malik. It really has made a difference."
"Alhamdulillah my daughter completed her first salat ever thanks to the Sajada guided prayer mat. She didn't want to stop and we prayed together for Laylatul Qadir. A few nights later, her younger brother asked to join us and we completed as a family MashAllah."
"As a revert who doesn't speak Arabic, this is exactly what I need to learn salah easily. I have ADHD and struggled using apps/videos to learn salah. But this limits distractions, is easy to read and understand and is also very soft and pretty. Will definitely recommend to other reverts."
"I got the Step-by-Step Phonetic Salah Padded Prayer Mat for my 7 years old son. He loves it because he can recite the whole tahyat by himself and also the tasbih. Alhamdullilah. May Allah gives you more inspirations/ideas to create better versions everytime."
PRODUCT DETAILS
Not just a prayer mat. A complete learning system.
Physical Specs
- 0.6" (1.5cm) high-density foam
- 120 x 70cm — larger than standard
- Non-slip base — stays secure on any floor
- Soft velvet surface — gentle on forehead
- Machine washable
Educational Specs
- 13 numbered steps with illustrations
- Full phonetic transliterations for every recitation
- Arabic text + English pronunciation guide
- Clear diagrams for every prayer position
- Font large enough to read while standing
Sajada vs. Ordinary Prayer Mat
| Feature | Sajada Phonetic Mat | Ordinary Mat |
|---|---|---|
| Foam thickness | 0.6" (1.5cm) high-density | Thin fabric, no padding |
| Surface material | Soft velvet | Rough polyester |
| Educational content | 13 steps + phonetics + diagrams | None |
| Size | 120 × 70cm (47.2 × 27.6 inches) | Standard 110 × 60cm (43.3 × 23.6 inches) |
| Non-slip base | ||
| Tasbih included |
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THE PERFECT GIFT
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The most meaningful gift you can give a Muslim in your life.
Whether they're just starting their journey with Islam, or they've been praying for years and want to improve — this is the gift that keeps giving every single day, five times a day.
Perfect for:
- New Muslims taking shahada
- Children learning to pray
- Parents praying with kids
- Anyone improving salah
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"Salaam alaikum, I just bought these for my children for Ramadan. They love them, and we are all praying together. Alhamdulillah."
"I bought this prayer Mat for my wife who is a new Muslim revert to learn prayers so much easier, thank you and Happy Ramadan."
Pray without fear. Without that voice in your head saying 'wait, did I do that right?'
The Phonetic Prayer Mat from Sajada is the last prayer mat you'll ever need to learn salah. Every step. Every word. Right beneath you — so you can focus on what actually matters.
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"I built this because I saw how many Muslims — reverts, parents, people returning to prayer — were struggling with the same thing. You shouldn't have to choose between focusing on the steps and focusing on Allah. This mat removes that choice."