Your home decor should reflect you. It is your home and it should reflect your personality, beliefs and your unique Muslim identity. Islam is a way of life, so are there any rules to consider when decorating a Muslim Home? The answer is, yes. There are some basic rules of Islamic home decor how to that Muslims families or designers decorating a home for Muslims should follow. These rules are a guide to help you create a space where you feel calm, happy, protected and surrounded by the reminder of Allah swt.
So, what are the must haves to decorate a Muslim home?
ISLAMIC DECOR SOURCES
Alhamdulillah Word Decor | Barakahville Masjid Light | Taper candle holders
Gold Quran | White Raindrop Vase | Console Table | Geometric rug | Round Mirror
No images of living beings
“Among the people who will be most severely punished on the Day of Resurrection will be the image-makers.”
“The makers of these images will be punished on the Day of Resurrection, and it will be said to them: ‘Breathe life into that which you have created.’
It’s apparent from these hadith that Muslim home decor should avoid using images of living beings such as people, animal, etc.
Avoid statues and dogs
“The angels do not enter a house in which there is a dog or an image.”
Following this hadith we understand that it is best not to keep a dog in the house. Also, statues are not allowed in Islamic decor.
ISLAMIC DECOR SOURCES
Children’s Prayer Rug | Colorful Quran | Boho Lantern | Plush Rug
Have a designated prayer area
The five daily prayers are an important part of Islamic lifestyle. Creating a space/area for praying in calm and peace is a must have in Muslim homes. When creating or decorating a Muslim prayer area keep in mind that it is a quite corner away from traffic zone and distraction, and it is facing the qibla in such a way that if anyone is passing by, they can pass behind the person who is praying.
To organize the area you can place a basket to store prayer rugs, scarves or prayer garments. For easy accessibility, add decorative shelves on the wall to place the Quran and other Islamic books.
If you want to add some sparkle to the prayer space, add these absolutely stunning minimalist masjid string lights adorned with Islamic geometric pattern. Find where we pray in our home and explore more tips and ideas to decorate a Muslim Prayer room.
ISLAMIC WALL ART SOURCES
Use Islamic Art on the wall
Just because you can’t put up images of living things, doesn’t mean Islamic home decor has to be boring. Whether it’s your bedroom, living room or office, there are many options to decorate the walls of a Muslim home.
Hang Islamic wall art of Arabic calligraphy, geometric patterns, Islamic architecture, quran ayah such as the Ayatul Kursi or 4 qul, inspiring typography or landscapes, modern abstract art and so much more.
Surround Your Home With Reminders
Reminders help the believers, so surround your home with decor pieces that constantly remind you of the blessings of Allah swt and His Greatness. For example, display a stack of dua cards in your dinning table, choose accessories with dhikr phrases, like subhanAllah, Alhamdulillah and Allahu Akbar so you can keep your tongue moist every time you see it. Incorporate Islamic geometric pattern that evokes the sense of Tawheed in your home.
ISLAMIC HOME DECOR SOURCES
Put up a ‘Salam’ sign
When you enter houses, give greetings of peace (salam) upon each other – a greeting from Allah, blessed and good.
Quran 24:61
Salam is the unique greeting of Muslims. Adding a sign that says ‘Salam’ is a great way to reflect your beliefs in your home decor. Its a great reminder to say salam as you enter your home and a conversation piece as you welcome guests.
Include a Shoe Rack
Shoes bring dirt and impurities in a home. Muslims usually do not wear shoes at home or have a separate pair for inside the home. When decorating a Muslim home, adding a shoe rack is a must to avoid a pile at the entrance.
Plush area rugs
Adding Plush area rug in the living room, bedroom, or a dining area is an excellent decor choice. It’s comforting for those empty feet. It’s a also great idea to add plush rugs to the prayer area as they provide comfort for those praying. We love Persian rugs and rugs with geometric patterns or modern abstract patterns in neutral colors.
Display your heritage
Muslims are everywhere and the cultural heritage can differ between the Asian Muslims vs the Middle Eastern, the African, the European or the American Muslims. Each group of Muslims have their own variations on customs and traditions.
A great idea to decorate your home in an Islamic way is to adorn it with cultural items to showcase your heritage. For example, Moroccan pouf, Turkish pottery, lanterns, tatreez, istikan; the iconic Arabic tea cups, are great items to incorporate in the home decor. Think how you can display your heritage without compromising Islamic values.
Your home is nothing if not personal. Make your home decor unique by reflecting who you are, your personality, beliefs, and your love of Islam. Using these tips, you are set to take your home decor to the next level – without compromising your religion.
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