Author: Mohammadh

Jannatul Mualla cemetery

The Jannatul Mualla cemetery, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, contains the graves of many relatives and companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), held in high esteem by Shia Muslims. The following personalities are buried in this graveyard: Ummul Mu’mineen Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her), the first wife of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) Qasim, the eldest son of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) from his wife Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her); he died in infancy. Abdullah, the second son of the Prophet (peace and blessings of...

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What is Ziyarat?

In Islam, ziyarah or is a form of pilgrimage to sites associated with Prophet Muhammad, his family members and descendants, his companions and other venerated figures in Islam such as the prophets, Saints and Islamic scholars. Sites of pilgrimage include mosques, graves, battlefields, mountains, and caves.

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The Great Mosque of Kufa

In the heart of the old garrison city of Kufa, sits the grand mosque, Masjid E Kufa. Built in the middle of the 7thCentury, Masjid E Kufa is one of the oldest mosques that can be found anywhere in the world.

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