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I’m a traveler who packed his bag in year 2000 to try my luck in a new country and my new homeland has been very kind to me ever since. I always had a travel bug in me but in 2012, it came to a point where I decided to follow my heart and hit the road. This beautiful journey is becoming more scenic with every passing day. Here, I share some of my experiences and travel photos with you all… Continue Reading
Nebi Akasha Mosque Jerusalem
Nebi Akasha Mosque is located in western Jerusalem, close to the junction of Straus Street and the Street of the Prophets. This mosque was built in the 19th century and it had been regularly targeted by the Jewish settlers in the past. One of the first attack occurred on August 26, 1929 by a Jewish group and this mosque was badly damaged … Continue Reading
Graves of Sahaba in Istanbul
Istanbul is a charming city with rich culture and history, it is also blessed with many graves of Sahaba and they are spread in different areas of the city. Majority of the graves are close to the area of Eyub Sultan and Avansarayi but some of them are in lesser known areas. Most of these Sahaba came to Constantinople (Istanbul) between 674-678… Continue Reading
Muhammad Assad
Muhammad Assad was born is Lemberg, Galicia (part of Austro-Hungarian Empire, now part of Ukraine). Muhammad Assad was born on 2 July 1900 as Leopold Weiss to a Jewish family. He traveled to many Muslim countries and had an opportunity to see the Islamic culture very closely which prompted him to embrace Islam… Continue Reading
Timeline of Islam (Islamic Chronology)
Ali Qapu Palace – Isfahan
The Ali Qapu Palace is a former royal palace located on the western side of the Naqsh-e- Jahan Square in Isfahan. The word “Ali” refers to Imam Ali and Qapu comes from the Turkish language meaning “gate” – so the name of this palace means “the Gate of Ali”. However, there is another theory with the name of this palace… Continue Reading
Dome of the Rock – Jerusalem
The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem is the oldest Islamic building to survive to this day. In English it is known as the Temple Mount, in Arabic as Al-Haram al-Sharif (the Noble Sanctuary). Muhammad first selected Jerusalem as the qibla before redirected to Mecca… Continue Reading
Old Town – Faro
The Old Town of Faro is small, quiet and wonderfully atmospheric. Faro was the last Muslim town in Portugal which fell in the Christian hands… Continue Reading
Al-Azhar Mosque – Cairo
Al-Azhar Mosque is one of the finest piece of Muslim architecture in Cairo, established in 972 (361H) and first Friday prayer was held here on 22 June… Continue Reading
Alcazaba – Badajoz
Alcazaba of Badajoz is a fortress which played an important role in order to control the areas between Spain and Portugal… Continue Reading
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Walls & Gates of Constantinople – Istanbul
The walls & gates of Constantinople played a key role in the history of the city. It protected its’ inhabitants from various invaders over the centuries… Continue Reading
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