InMandaeism,mambuha (Classical Mandaic:ࡌࡀࡌࡁࡅࡄࡀ,Modern Mandaic pronunciation:[mamˈbuha]), sometimes spelledmambuga (Classical Mandaic:ࡌࡀࡌࡁࡅࡂࡀ), is sacramental drinking water used in rituals such as themasbuta (baptism).[1][2]
The mambuha can be served in akapta (pronouncedkafta), a shallow brass drinking bowl[3] that is 11 inches or less in perimeter, or in aqanina (glass bottle).[4]
Traditionally, mambuha is taken directly from theyardna (river, i.e. theEuphrates,Tigris, orKarun rivers), but the Mandaean diaspora often uses treated tap water.
Various prayers in theQulasta, including prayers33,44,45,60, and82, are recited during the drinking of themambuha.[5]
