The Mosque of Cordoba, in Andalucia, Spain was originally the site of a church which was bought by the Muslim Emir Abd ar-Rehman I and subsequently converted into one of the largest mos …

This memorial complex, near Samarkand in Uzbekistan houses the grave of Imam Bukhari, most well known for authoring the hadith (sayings of the Prophet) collection named Sahih Bukhari, regarded as the most authentic of all hadith compilations and the most a …

This footprint, measuring 5’7” by 2’6” is believed to be the footprint of the Prophet Adam (upon him be peace) who was said to be 60 cubits tall. It is located on the top of a mountain in Sri Lanka called Adam’s Peak (also known as Sri Pada – the Holy Foot …

This picture shows a view of Badr where the first battle in Islam took place in Ramadhan 2AH. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) and the Sahabah, only 313 in number defeated a Quraish army of 1000 through the help of Allah (Glorified and …

These ruins are what remains of the house of Haleemah Sa’diya in the Banu Sa’d region in the desert of Hudaibiyah. Haleemah (may Allah be pleased with her) fostered the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) here in the early years of his life. I …

This grave, located in Abwa, close to Madinah is of Bibi Aminah (may Allah be pleased with her), the mother of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). She passed away returning from Madinah to Makkah when the Prophet (peace and blessings of A …

This site in Urfa, Turkey is believed to be the place where Ebrahim (upon him be peace) was thrown into the fire by Namrud (Nimrod) for refusing to submit to the worshipping of idols. Close by is a cave where he is said to have been born. Urfa was formerly …

    Mount Judi is the resting place of the Ark built by Nuh (upon him be peace) by the command of Allah. It is situated in south-east Turkey, close to the Syrian and Iraqi borders. The Quranic account of the Flood and Noah’s Ark agrees with that gi …

Photo: DeviantArt.com The Suleymaniye Mosque is the largest masjid in Istanbul and regarded as its most important. It was built on the order of Sulayman the Magnificent by the great architect Sinan, both are buried within the complex. Construction work …