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turba

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9 months ago reesetee said:

You found it!

9 months ago bilby said:

"Shia may place a piece of stone or clay, known as a turba, from the shrine of an Imam or other Shia figure on the ground so that their forehead touches the stone when they prostrate themselves in prayer. The possession of such a disc is a sign of Shia identity." - anonymous.

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