Lectern or pulpit
pulpit
Ambo
The ambo or pulpit
pulpit or ambo
the pulpit
The name of the Muslim Scripture is Qur'an. It means the most read. The book that is most read in the world. It is learnt by heart by millions of Muslims and read each day and night by millions of Muslims.
the law
A Christian lectern is a stand or podium in a church where the Bible or other holy scriptures are placed during religious services. It is typically used by the clergy to read passages of scripture or deliver sermons to the congregation.
There was an angel that came down to him when he was in the cave of Hira that said "Read, read in the name of Allah". The prophet said, "I don't know how". The angel squeezed him and demanded him to read again. Then the prophet started to read.
We meditate, read scriptures, chant and be mindful.
Masturbate, read scriptures, pray.
In many Christian churches this is called a Pulpit.