Is it permissible to pray directly on earth and sand?
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It is permissible to pray directly on sand, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "The earth has been made for me a place of prayer and a means of purification. So, any man from my nation whom prayer overtakes, let him pray."
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