I have often wondered why Muslims must face a ‘place’ when they ‘pray’. When I pray I know that my God is in Heaven and I at times will look skyward in prayer but mostly just close my eyes and pray with the certain knowledge that He hears me.
They face the direction of the “Ka’bah” which is the first mosque established by The Prophet Abraham in Makkah.
Surprise myself that they need to face a certain place.
Amen and second it.
The Jewish practice of “shuckling”, or rocking back and forth during prayer, can be a great aid to inward concentration.
Every Jew and Christian should give it a try.