News Report By Huma M Rizvi
Planning a Holy visit along with your family or thinking of sending your parents to Holy places or pilgrims, we can help you by suggesting you few of the countries where one can purify their souls.
Saudi Arabia:
Located: Middle East
Famous For: Haj Pilgrims
Mecca and Madina. Kaaba is the holy mosque of Mecca, built by the Prophet Abraham, it is a sacred centre point to which millions of Muslims worship. Mecca is the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. The Kaaba is located in the centre of the Great Mosque in Mecca and is universally considered by Muslims to be the most sacred spot on Earth. Thus, Mecca is a deeply spiritual destination for Muslims all over the world and is considered the heart of Islam. Masjid-e-Nabawi is situated in Madina which is the resting place for our Prophet Muhammad.
Iraq:
Located at Middle East
Famous For: Religious Tourism
The Mausoleum of Abdul-Qadir Gilani, also known as Ghaus-e-Azam is located in Baghdad, Iraq and is considered as one of the holiest places. The son of the entombed scholar, Abdul Razzaq Gilani, is also buried there.
Iran:
Located at Middle East
Famous For: Sacred Place for Shia Muslims.
Imam Reza’s Shrine, is the most important Islamic religious place in Iran is located in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi Province in north-east Iran. Imam Reza’s Shrine, the Shias’ eighth Imam, contains his mausoleum, Goharshad Mosque, museum, Razavi University, prayer halls, library, cemetery, etc. The shrine was built around 818 AD by Abbasid Caliph Mamun.
Jerusalem:
Famous For: Holy Sacred Place for Muslim,Jews and Christian
Located: Middle East
Al-Aqsa Mosque, is known as the third holiest place for the Muslims. It was also the first Qibla in Islam and it has been a significant place of worship for the Prophets of Islam.
Palestine:
Located:Middle East
Famous For Sacred Place for Muslims
Al Haram Al Ibrahimi Mosque also known as Ibrahimi Mosque is a sacred landmark. It is said that Prophet Ibrahim, Isaac and Jacob(Yaqoob) along with their wives are buried there. Al Haram Al Ibrahimi Mosque is also known as the Sanctuary of Ibrahim.
Syria: Nabi Habeel Mosque, is known as a final resting place for the son of Prophet Adam. It is situated in the west mountains of Damascus, near the Zabadani Valley, overlooking the villages of the Barada River (Wadi Barada), in Syria.
Jordan:
Located: Middle East
Famous For Birth place of various Prophets
Al Maghtas, It is said that Jordan has the site where Jesus Christ was Baptized. Al Maghtas is officially known as the Baptism site. Besides this Jordan is well known for many sacred Mosques that go way back to the early century.
Egypt:
Located: North Africa and Middle East
Famous For: Biggest Islamic Library and Islamic Heritage
Al-Rifai Mosque, situated in the heart of Cairo. This 12th-century mosque is a tomb for Ali Abu Shubbak. Egypt being an architectural heritage has many sacred mosques that are worth visiting.
Turkey:
Located: Europe and West Asia
Famous For Big and Heritage Mosque
Suleymaniye Mosque, is the largest masjid in Istanbul and is regarded as its most important. Its foundation started in 1550 and was inaugurated in 1557. Besides this Blue mosque, Iskele mosque etc are also some of the most holy and visited places in Turkey.
