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While performing this action, Shia Muslims often touch their heads with tablets made from soil from Karbala called turbah. (10[1])On the Day of Resurrection, the ummah will be marked by signs of performing this action. While performing this action, “Subhanallah” is recited three times. The second and third parts of a rakat involve two different types of this action. (10[1])Out of arrogance, Iblis refused to perform this action for Adam. (-5[1])Types of this action such as (10[1])ruku or sujūd are interspersed throughout salat, (10[1])and differ (-5[1])by being performed at the waist or knees after starting (-5[1])in a standing position. For 10 points, prayer rugs (10[1])assist Muslims in performing what physical action? (10[1])■END■ (10[3]0[1])

ANSWER: bowing [accept prostration or word forms such as prostrating or prostrate; accept ruku until it is read; accept sujūd or sajdah until “sujūd” is read; prompt on bending over or stooping over; prompt on prayer or praying or salat or salah with “what physical action during prayer?”; prompt on adoration] (Practitioners will touch their heads to turbah tablets.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Soren HeydariUNC CUNC A1810
Orion KellerVirginia Tech ATusculum5810
Michael LiDuke BVirginia Tech B69-5
Samuel LiWilliam & MaryLiberty C7510
Tyler DavisJames Madison BAppalachian State A8210
Nick SmemoeUNC BVCU84-5
Michael EngUNC DNC State94-5
Jessica PhamDuke ALiberty A10310
Mary WellsVCUUNC B11010
Zachary BornsteinVirginia Tech BDuke B11110
Connor CarlisleJames Madison ALiberty B11110
Samuel MillerLiberty BJames Madison A1110
John GambleNC StateUNC D11110