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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The Minaret of Isa in Damascus: Where Muslims Believe Prophet Isa (AS) Will Descend
The white minaret of the Umayyad Mosque and what has been reported about the descent of Isa (AS). What you will see, and how…
Tomb of Salahuddin al-Ayyubi (Saladin), Damascus: History and the Two Sarcophagi
Salahuddin al-Ayyubi (Saladin) rests beside the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. The two sarcophagi, what to see and how to visit with a guide.
The Great Mosque of Hama: History and Significance
The Great Mosque of Hama stands on a Roman temple and a Byzantine church, and became one of Syria's great early mosques. Its history…