01-03-2005, 09:44 AM
Bismillah
as salam alykom
I prayed Zohr and Asr in Cears store fitting room, in a mall in Dallas FW city.
I was in Dallas for 6 weeks, as a person I just dislike shopping. Thus I kept delaying the shopping I have to do including gifts for going back home. Then I decided one morning I will take it in one shot. Took a cab to the mall, thought I d take shorter time, but then Zohr was on, I went to the sales woman and took her permission to say my prayer in the fitting room. Of course she had no idea what Islam is, she said of course u have a bench on which u may sit and do it. I explained I need to stand up and do it. Certainly there was no way I know where Qibla is. Since there were no Muslims at all, I mean sun was already on I couldnt figure out the rising direction.
I just went into the fitting room and said Qibla is where Allah Accepts and prayed. Then the task was extended, and I had to come back to the same nice lady and pray Asr as well.
Another time, I was here in Egypt attending a wedding in a 5 star hotel where usually no place to pray. I arrived at the venue before Esha, knowing that the time might extend. I just took myself out and asked one of the staff members where I can hide and pray. They took me to an islolated room through the kitchen with all utinsels around me, they locked me in. I finished my prayer then came out Alhamdulelah.
About the woman praying in public I m not sure. But I will check Insh a Allah in a while and come back
hey Intuition very interesting idea.
waiting to hear the rest