Umayyad Mosque, Damascus: History, Architecture and Spiritual Significance
The Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, among the oldest still standing anywhere. Its history, architecture, the shrine of Prophet Yahya (AS) and how to visit.
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Prophets and Companions
Jabal Qasioun and the Cave of Blood, Damascus: Legend, Faith and the View Over the City
Mount Qasioun overlooks Damascus and holds the Cave of Blood, tied by local tradition to the story of Adam's sons. What is Qur'anic and…
Bab al-Saghir Cemetery, Damascus: Companions and the Ahlul Bayt in the Old City
Bab al-Saghir Cemetery in Damascus holds companions of the Prophet ﷺ and members of his household. Who rests there, and what it is like…
Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, Homs: The Resting Place of a Great Companion
The Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque in Homs holds the tomb of one of the Prophet's ﷺ great companions and commanders. Its history and its…