A question was asked about what to do if the soil is lost during prayer. The response was based on the leader's opinion: If something that is valid for prostration (like soil, stone, or wood) is within reach, one must prostrate on it. Otherwise, if there is enough time, one should interrupt the prayer and resume it after obtaining something valid for prostration.
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Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
The meaning is that if one can prostrate on something else that is valid for prostration, they should do so, even if it requires walking a little, as long as it does not invalidate the prayer or cause a deviation from the Qibla. Otherwise, if there is enough time, one should interrupt the prayer and resume it after preparing something valid for prostration. However, if time is limited, if their clothing is made of cotton or linen or similar materials, they can prostrate on it. It is obligatory to avoid prostrating on anything else if it is possible to prostrate on cotton or linen. If the mentioned clothing is not available, it is obligatory to prostrate on the palm of their hand.
Source: Message on Prayer and Fasting - Prayer - Invalidations of Prayer + Official Website.
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
Try to reach something valid for prostration, even if it requires walking a little, as long as it does not contradict the prayer or cause a deviation from the Qibla. If that is not possible, it is permissible to prostrate on a carpet or any pure object, although it is recommended to prioritize prostrating on clothing in general.
Source: Official Website.
May you be successful in all good.