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Levitating Stone of Shivapur

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Seven centuries ago, Qamar Ali was reportedly born into a family of Muslim bodybuilders. Despite this familial heritage, Ali is said to have been more interested in reading and religion. After studying Sufi Muslim mysticism at a young age, Ali became known in the region for his supposed healing powers.  On his deathbed, Ali supposedly willed that a stone weighing roughly 150 pounds (70 kilograms) be placed near his tomb, which today marks a Musl…

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Levitating Stone of Shivapur

Seven centuries ago, Qamar Ali was reportedly born into a family of Muslim bodybuilders. Despite this familial heritage, Ali is said to have been more interested in reading and religion. After studying Sufi Muslim mysticism at a young age, Ali became known in the region for his supposed healing powers.  On his deathbed, Ali supposedly willed that a stone weighing roughly 150 pounds (70 kilograms) be placed near his tomb, which today marks a Musl…

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Atlas Obscura broke the news in on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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