Muslims remove their shoes before praying primarily as a way to maintain cleanliness and show respect.
Here's a breakdown of the reasons:
- Cleanliness: Shoes can carry dirt, germs, and other impurities. Removing them helps keep the mosque's prayer area clean. Muslims often pray on the floor, so this is particularly important.
- Reverence and Humility: Taking off shoes is a way of showing reverence and humility before God. It reflects the idea of entering a sacred space with respect and purity. (Reference: 29-Jan-2018)
In summary, removing shoes before prayer is a practical measure for maintaining cleanliness and a symbolic gesture expressing respect and devotion to God.
