Comparison of Gradient Boosting and Random Forest Models in the Detection System of Rakaat during Prayer

Abstract

Abstract. Errors in the execution of prayer among Muslims can occur due to a lack of profound understanding of the prayer procedure. This research aims to compare two machine learning models, Random Forest and Gradient Boosting, in classifying prayer movements, subsequently extending to calculate the number of prayer cycles (rakaat). A total of 7220 manually gathered data based on 33 landmark coordinates using Mediapipe Pose Detection were employed. The research findings reveal that the Random Forest model with a 70:30 ratio achieves 99.9% accuracy, precision, and recall, with the fastest training time being 3.8 seconds. Both models exhibit testing results close to 100%, but the Gradient Boosting model faces challenges in classifying specific movements. On the other hand, Random Forest successfully overcomes thesechallenges, enabling accurate prayer cycle calculations. The findings can contribute to the development of tools supporting Muslims in correct prayer execution, positively impacting religious and well-being aspects.