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How does an Imam move???? (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

When you put him on top of the Rook, he allows it to move like a Queen.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Diagonally but at a 30 degree angle.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago

The holy horse of Imam Husayn

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

The same way as the Bishop, but you have to say "Bismillah" before you move it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Any direction, but the board must be physically rotated so they’re always moving toward Mecca.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Just like that

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

How come the Shah has a cross on his head?