Travelling the whole world might be your hobby or dream, but it may become less pleasant if you do not do enough planning.
There are no excuses for not praying while travelling our five times Prayers if you have not thought about it or have forgotten the most prime thing in your excitement, then you should start thinking about it.
Here are some handy travel essentials every Muslim tourist should have:
PRAYER DRESS
Packing your favourite dresses?
You might forget in your excitement that your favourite dress or your nightdress has short sleeves or your barefoot pyjamas might show your ankles. To offer prayer, it is imperative to cover all the body parts for Muslim women.
A long prayer dress will solve all your worries and will save your time too, a one-piece prayer dress can be putted on in a minute, and you are ready to pray.
This comfortable wear dress can, for example, save you from wasting the Zuhur prayer when enjoying your vacation in Portugal!
PACK A FLAT WATER BOTTLE
Wudu or ablution is a significant part of every Muslim life, whether to perform prayer or to recite the words of our beloved Allah S.W.T- the holy Quran.
A flat water bottle makes Muslims life so much easier. You do not need to go in search of water and waste your time during the journey. Finding a bathroom can be proved the most laborious exercise in the world, or you may find a dirty one.
The flat water bottle folds into your bag without occupying much space.
This type of water bottle is considered a superhero, helps every time you need to use water, regardless of being for ablution or your personal need.
COMPASS
You are done with your ablution and prayer dress, then what about the direction of Kaba or Kibla?
Everyone will remember the day they struggled to find the right direction of Kaba during a holiday.
Sometimes the mobile app can freeze, or the internet connection is not the strongest, or you just run out of battery so you should always be prepared for this kind of situations and bring a compass with you.
PRAYER MAT
Taking a prayer mat with you will resolve all your worries. It is one of the most favourite travel accessories that always should go in your bag, and it does not take much space.
Having a prayer mat makes travelling so much easier and comfortable. The stress to look for a clean and spot to pray will be over, and we cannot forget that some mosques do not offer prayer rooms for both men and women. The prayer mat will also be handy because you can also use it for relaxing in a clean space during your travelling period.
