Turbah
A turbah (Arabic تربة) is a small piece of earth or clay, often a clay tablet, optionally used by some Shiite schools. in the daily prayers (Salat). That symbolizes the earth. [2] While the use of a turbah is not mandatory, it is highly recommended and many Hadith speak of the advantages of prostration (Sajda) on the soil of the earth or an alternative material Cheap Umrah Deals UK . The most favored soil is that of Karbala, the site of the martyrdom of Imam Husein, however, the soil of any place can be used. In the absence of soil, plants or plant-based products can be replaced. This provision has been expanded to include the use of paper. Following the instructions of the Qur'an, Shi'ah Ja'fari [who?] Declared that "prostration must be performed on pure earth or what grows in it, provided it is not eaten or worn out." For example, prostration on paper is permissible, because it is made of natural elements grown on the ground. Although a person who is ...