Prayer clock and method for using same

A prayer clock, comprising:

• a face region bounded by an edge, said face region comprising hour numbers, at least one message area, and at least one hand, said hour numbers located substantially along said edge, said hand located on said face region interior to said hour numbers, said message area adapted to display at least one prayer-related message comprising at least one of:
• an alphanumeric character, a group of said alphanumeric characters, and an artistic representation;
• a plurality of slots associated with said hour numbers, one of said slots for each of said hour numbers, said slots adapted to receive a prayer reminder evocative of a prayer to be offered;
• and
• an outer border surrounding said edge and containing said plurality of slots, said outer border comprising a top surface and a bottom surface separated by a gap, wherein said gap comprises a plurality of spacers, said spacers connecting said top and bottom surfaces and oriented substantially perpendicularly thereto, said spacers arranged in spacer pairs comprising a first pair member and a second pair member, one of said spacer pairs associated with each of said hour numbers, said first pair member and said second pair member spaced apart such that said prayer reminder may be inserted between said first pair member and said second pair member, and wherein said top surface is constructed from a transparent material.

A method for organizing the offering of prayers, said method comprising the steps of:

• creating a prayer reminder evocative of a prayer to be offered;
• choosing a prayer time at which said prayer should be offered;
• placing said prayer reminder in a prayer clock in a position corresponding to said prayer time;
• consulting said prayer clock to determine an actual time;
• and
• offering said prayer if said actual time is equal to said prayer time.