The misguidance of such critics is the outcome of their...

The misguidance of such critics is the outcome of their ignorance of these wise mysteries and their own inability to comprehend the hadith stated by the one who conveyed the wahy of the heavens: “The earth has been made a mosque for me and a means of purification.” This small piece of earth, prepared for the purpose of prostrating, is made of dust mixed with water, so it is a testimony to the authenticity of this agreed upon hadith.

[^1]: A turba is a small piece of dry clay preferably from the place where Imam Husayn (‘a) was martyred. N. Tr. Previous…