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7 fact-checked facts about prayer and reflection traditions around the world, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

In Catholic practice, a string of prayer beads is called what?

AnswerA rosary

The rosary guides a sequence of prayers.

Toward which city do Muslims face during prayer?

AnswerMecca

Muslims face the Kaaba in Mecca.

Going deeper

Which Jewish prayer begins "Hear, O Israel"?

AnswerThe Shema

The Shema is a central declaration of faith.

Hindu and Buddhist prayer beads are called what?

AnswerA mala

A mala helps count mantra repetitions.

Prayer wheels are most associated with which tradition?

AnswerTibetan Buddhism

Spinning a prayer wheel is said to send out its written mantras.

Expert level

How many beads does a traditional mala have?

Answer108

108 is a sacred number in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

What is the name of the dawn prayer in Islam?

AnswerFajr

Fajr is said before sunrise.

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