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 prostrate in a turbah is not required during prayer, Muslims prefer to use one, as it shows their concern for the cleanliness of their body, clothing and the place where they pray, therefore, the production of the portable turbahs.

Meaning of turbah

Turbah has a primary meaning of dirt, soil or soil, but:

- Turbah is also designated as the material that God used to create the earth and humanity.

- Turbah is the ground on which one prostrates to pray. In addition, cleaning dirt or dust can serve as a substitute for someone who is performing ablutions in the absence of clean water. The use of turbah in this process is known as tayammum.

Turbah is also used in connection with funerals by the death of association with dust, a dead body eventually becomes the earth after death.

- Turba or turbe in Turkish is a term that refers to an Islamic funerary building in a variety of contexts.