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  • ChinaThe history of Islam in China began when three Companions - Sa`d ibn abi Waqqas,Ja’far ibn Abi Talib and Jahsh preached in 616/17 and onwards in China after…
    • HangzhouThe Phoenix Mosque has a land area of 3000 square meters. It was first established in the Middle Tang Dynasty and rebuilt in Early Yuan Dynasty.
    • ShanghaiA city well known for it's trade and finance. The city has a long Muslim history, including 7 Mosques.
      • Fuyou Road MosqueThe second mosque established by Muslims in Shanghai. The worship hall is Chinese wooden construction. The designs and patterns of the hall are delicate. The…
      • Xiaotaoyuan (Small Peach Garden) MosqueAs a center of religion, education and culture of Muslim in Shanghai, it was first built in 1917, and reconstructed in 1925. Another reconstruction was ongoing…
  • Dubai
    • Jumeira MosquePerhaps one of the most well known Mosques of Duabai. Modern - as everything else.
    • Ibn Batutta MallThe Arab traveller and adventurer Ibn Battuta was a man of great vision and strong Islamic values. Ibn Battuta Mall is the first shopping complex inspired by…
  • EgyptHistory is one of the reaons Egypt attracted 15 million tourists in 2010. You will find places from ancient Egypt, but also important Muslim historical places.
    • CairoThe Sahaba Amr ibn al 'As (r.a.) conquered Egypt in 640. In 641 he founded Fustat - the new capital of Egypt, where he also built Africa's first Mosque. Fustat…
      • ZainabSayyida Zaynab RA was one of the daughters of Hadrat Ali, and a blessed grandchild of the Prophet (pbuh). She is either burried here in Cairo, in Damascus …
      • Imam HusseinThe Mosque of Imam Hussein in Cairo. It is believed that the head of the Prophet's (pbuh) grandson is burried here.
      • Amr Ibn al AasFounded by the Sahaba Amr Ibn al Aas (r.a) and was the first Mosque of Africa. His son is burried here.
      • Imam ShafiThe founder of the Shafi madhab, imam Shafi, is burried here.
      • Ibn TulunOne of Cairo's oldest (from the late 800's) and most remarkable Mosques. It's architecture is astonishing.
      • Madrasa of SarghatmishA mosque and madrassa which lies just next to the Mosque of Ibn Tulun. A study place for Hanafi students.
      • Al AzharA Mosque and one of the oldest Universities in the world.
      • Al Azhar ParkA large and relaxing family park with a great view to the Citdael.
      • CitadelSalah al Din Ayoubi's fortress.
      • Moez StreetA buzy shopping street
      • CopticThe Copts are Christians who have been living in Egypt of centuries.
      • NileThe famous river runs through Cairo city. Picture taken from a cruise ship, associated with the hotel we stayed at.
      • Phironic EraPictures from the Ancient Egypt - or the Era of the Pharaos.
        • DashurDashur is located near Cairo, but a bit further than the Giza pyramids. The benefit of visiting, is less other tourists. You can have the whole pyramid for…
        • SakkaraThe Sakkara pyramid is between Dashur and Giza. Still less touristy than Giza, but some more than Dashur.
        • GizaThe Pyramids are the most visited around Cairo. They are very conveniently located from central Cario. The Sphinx is also found here.
        • Egyptian MuseumCameras are not allowed inside. So the pictures are only from outside. In this Museum you can see the bodys of Firaon.
      • BookmarketSoor el Azbakeya - The famous Bookmarket of Cairo.
      • Saleh al JaferyAn event
      • Souk and StreetsGeneral pictures from the city
    • CruiseThe cruise between Al Uxor (Luxor) and Awan is very popular, with the possibility to visit many tourist destinations. Some of them are shown here.
      • Masjid HajjajMasjid Hajjaj is litterally built on top of Luxor Temple. Some of the stones used to build the mosque is covered with hieroglyphics.
      • CruisingPictures taken from our cruise boat of the actual cruise.
      • FeluccaA traditional wooden sailing boat.
      • Edfu TempleOne of the best preserved temples in Egypt. The temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, was built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC.
      • HatshepsutConsidered one of the "incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt."
      • KarnakIt comprises a mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. Most of the extant buildings date from the New Kingdom.
      • Luxor TempleThe excavations were carried out sporadically until 1960. The whole temple was covered by earth, with a mosque on top of it. The mosque is still intact on top…
      • Philae TempleUsed to be located on the Philae Island, but due to floods and the Aswan dam, the temple was dismantled and relocated to nearby Agilkia Island.
      • Valley of KingsA burrial places for the major royal among of the Egyptian New Kingdom, together with those of a number of privileged nobles. Sadly - no more pictures were…
    • AlexandriaFounded by Alexander the Great. Once the Byzant capital.Currently the second largest city in Egypt, after Cairo.
      • BusiriThe grave of Al Busiri, the famous Sufi poet. The author of Qaṣīda al-Burda (Poem of the Mantle). It is entirely in praise of Muhammad (pbuh), who cured the…
      • Al Mursi Abu al AbbasThe Mosque is dedicated to the 13th century Sufi saint el-Mursi Abu al Abbas whose tomb it contains. He was a student of Shaykh Abu’l-Hassan ash-Shadhili.
      • Amfi TheatreThe Roman Amphitheatre was used up till the 7th century. This is proven due to the architectural elements in the theatre from the Roman, the Byzantine, and the…
      • PompeyThe only known free-standing column in Roman Egypt which was not composed of drums, it is one of the largest ancient monoliths and one of the largest monolithic…
      • BeachThe beach of Alexandria, just outside the hotel we stayed at.
      • LibraryThe Library of Alexandria was designed by the Norwegian company Snøhetta.
      • Nabi DaniyalThe Mosque of Nabi Daniyal. It's not certain who rests here. Some say it is the Prophet Daniel (pbuh), while others say it was another noble man named Daniel.
  • PalestineThe early Muslims prayed facing Jerusalem, before the direction was changed towards the Kaba during the first years after the Hijra. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)…
    • Al Aqsa - Haram al SharifThe only land on earth where Allah, Most High, united over 124,000 Prophets upon it, including Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and the elect of Allah’s creation.
    • BetlehemAccording to Christian belief, Prophet Isa/Jesus (pbuh) was born in Bethlehem.
    • HebronIn Hebron we find the burial place of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh). A Prophet (pbuh) important for both Muslims and Jews.
    • NasaretThis album contains pictues from both churches of Annunciation, Capharnaum and the Church and Mount of Beatitudes
    • MassadaMasada is a site of ancient palaces and fortifications on top of an isolated rock plateau. Masada is famous for its attributed mythic significance when a siege…
  • Lebanon
  • MalaysiaAn interesting multicultural country where 61% of the population being Muslims, 20% Buddhists, 10% Christians and 9% practices other religions.
    • National MosqueThe Blue Mosque of Kuala Lumpur
    • Islamic Arts MuseumSouth East Asia's largest Museum of Islamic Arts , housing more than seven thousand artefacts, as well has an exceptional library of Islamic-art books.
    • Streets And ParksGeneral pictures of Kuala Lumpur
    • Friday MarketThe Friday Market outsid the National Mosque
  • MorroccoMorocco, the home of the Moors who are famous for the astonishing architecture. Their beautiful art can still be seen around the country.
    • CasablancaRenown for one of the largest Mosques in the world - the Hassan II Mosque. It's minaret ranks 210 meters high. It can host 25 000 worshippers inside and another…
    • MarrakeshThe capital of the Almoravid dynasty. A city to visit time and time again, and to fall in love with.
      • Ben Yousef MedressaOne of the most importantat and beautiful Islamic historical monuments in Marrakech. It was the biggest Islamic colleage of Morocco, founded by the amoravid…
      • Ben Yousef MosqueAn important landmark for Marrakech, as much of the city developed around this 12th century Mosque. The Ben Youssef Madrassa is also attached to this mosque.
      • Jema El FnaThe great market place in Marrakech. Jama el Fna means "Assembly of the dead", but could also mean "place of the vanished mosque", in reference to a destroyed…
      • Bahia PalaceThis is a 19th century palace and a set of gardens. It captures the essence of the Islamic and Moroccan style art and architecture. Bahia means 'brilliance' The…
      • KoutobiaMarrakech' Eiffel Tower was build at the time of the second Almohad ruler, Abd El-Mumin. The minaret of the biggest Mosque of Marrakech was used as a model for…
      • Saadiens TombsThe Saadī family claimed descent from Muhammad (pbuh) through the line of Ali ibn Abi Talib (ra) and Fatima Zahra (ra). 60 members of the Saadi Dynasti is…
      • Souks-Streets
      • Badia PalaceIt consisted of 360 rooms and a courtyard with a large pool. The palace's heavy decorations of Italian marbles and Sudanese gold were taken to Meknes, after the…
      • Jardiens MajorelleA tropical botanic garden containing various plants and birds from the tropical areas of the world. Currently owned by Yves St Laurent, and he also has a house…
    • RabatThe capital of Morrocco.
      • Sunna MosqueThe biggest Mosque of Rabat.
      • Hassan TowerThe Hassan Tower is a minaret of a Mosque which was never finished. The building started at the end of the 12th century. The site is on UNESCO World Heritage…
      • Royal PalaceThe Royal Palace of Morrocco.
    • Tangier
  • Saudi ArabiaThe Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was born in Makkah and later emmigrated to Madinah. The four rightly guided Caliphs ruled from Madinah after the death of the…
    • MakkahThe foundation of the city was laid when the Prophet Ismail (pbuh) found the water source Zam zam. Later, he and Propeht Ibrahim (pbut), built the Ka'ba - the…
      • Masjid al HaramThe Kaba - the House of God . Muslims pray facing the Kaba five times a day. One important place in the Muslim pilgrimage - Hajj and Umrah. Pictures are from…
      • ArafahThe plains of Arafah - the most important place during the annual Pilgrimage (Hajj). Hajj pictures are from 2007 - the others from 2008.
      • HiraThe cave where Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) received the first Revelation of the Qur'an.
    • MadinahThe Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was invited to Madinah to unite two tribes. He came with about 300 Muslims. During the next 10 years, until his (pbuh) death, most…
      • Masjid QubaOn way from Makkah to Madinah, during the emmigration, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) built a Mosque on this spot.
      • UhudThe second battle of Islam took place at Uhud , when the Makkans came to attack them. The Prophet (pbuh) himself got injuried during this battle, and many…
        • The Cave at UhudWhen the Prophet (saws) was injured during the battle, he retreated to this cave where other Sahaba (r.a.) protected him.
        • The Martyrs of UhudThe Martyrs were burried here. Among them were the Prophet's (saws) beloved Uncle Hamza (r.a).
      • Masjid QiblateinWhile in Madinah, the Quran revelaed to the change of direction from Jerusalem to Makkah. Someone were praying here, when others told them to turn around. This…
  • Singapore
    • CitySome general pictures from the city.
    • Sultan MosqueThe oldest, and one of the largest mosuqes in Singapore. It was built in the 1820's.
  • SpainThe Muslims were present in Al Andalus for over 900 years. Science, knowledge and religious tolerance were some of the keywords from the eara they were rulers.
    • GranadaThe Muslim Moors were present in Spain for 900 years, and ruled Al-Andalus for over 700 years. This was the last Islamic kingdom in Western Europe and had its…
      • AlhambraA palace and fortress complex. The Nasrid Palace inside the Alhambra palace contains beautiful architecutre and calligraphy. Wa la gahlib illAllah - is…
      • General LifeTo the east of the Alhambra fortress and residence are the magnificent gardens of the Generalife , the former rural residence of the emirs who ruled this…
      • Science MuseumThe Science Museum / Park in Granada. When we visited they had an exhibition of the Science in Al-Andalus. The Museum is not only a traditional Museum, but…
    • Seville
    • Cordoba
  • SyriaA beautiful country, with beautiful art and architecture. Torn asunder through the current conflict. We pray for Syria's people and also for their heritage to…
    • DamaskusThe capital of the Umayyad Dynasty, which was the largest empire the world had seen and the fifth largest ever to exist.
      • Sayyida Zaynab MausoleumSayyida Zaynab RA was one of the daughters of Hadrat Ali, and a blessed grandchild of the Prophet (pbuh). She is either burried here in Damascus, in Cairo …
      • Sayyida Ruqqaya MausoleumSayyida Ruqqaya was the daughter of Imam al Hussain, who was the son of Imam Ali and Sayyeda Fatima. May Allah be pleased with them all.
      • Bab SaghirThe graveyard in which many sahabas (May Allah be pleased with them all), like Hadrat Bilal al Habashi RA is burried. The graveyard is also known as…
        • Bilal RAH. Bilal (ra) used to be a slave and were among the first Muslims. He suffered alot as his master was not a Muslim and he didn't like the conversion. He was …
        • FizaTomb of Fidha, the maid of Fatima (may Allah be pleased with her), the daughter of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him)
        • Sahabi Ameer MuawiyaH. Muawiya (ra) was the second caliph of the Ummayyad Dynasty.
        • Sayyidna Fatimah SughraFatima al - Sughra was the daughter H. Husayn - son of H. Ali (ra).
        • Sayyidna Sakina - Umm Kulsum MousoleumUmm Kulthum, daughter of Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and Fatima (may Allah be pleased with her).
      • Ummayyad MosqueThe Great Ummayyad Mosque remains a symbol of the glorious period of Muslim civilisation and its pride. It is a masterpiece of architectural ingenuity having a…
      • Ibn ArabiMystic, philosopher, poet, sage, Muhammad b. 'Ali Ibn 'Arabi is one of the world's great spiritual teachers. He was born in 1165 AD into the Moorish culture…
      • Salahuddin Ayyubi ShrineSalah al-Din was the first Sultan of Egypt and Syria. He is also renowned for winning Jerusalem back from the crusaders.
      • Streets and SouksGeneral pictures from streets and souks in Damascus
      • By nightDamascus by Night
      • Alwafidine - A Palestinian Refugee CampA Palestinian Refugee camp for palestinians who fled from the Golan heights in 1967 and onwards. Many of them has spent a life time in this camp. The pictures…
      • Garamana - A Palestinian Refugee CampPalestinian Refugee Camp for Palestinians who fled the lands of Palestine when Israel was founded and the years following. The pictures in this album is taken…
      • Danish InstituteThe Danish insitute in Damascus resides in a beautiful building with a over 2000 year old history. Parts of Herodes the Great's amphitheater was found in the…
    • BosraBosra, once the capital of the Roman province of Arabia, was an important stopover on the ancient caravan route to Mecca. A magnificent 2nd-century Roman…
    • Deir Mar MusaAn ancient Monastary which is used for worship, but also inter-faith dialogue
    • MaalulaMost people talk the aramaic language, the language of Isa / Jesus (as) in Maalula. The inhabitants of Maalula are the natural descendants of those Semitic…
      • Saint TeklaWhen St. Tekla became Christian she broke her engagement to devote herself to God. Her fiancé did not like that, and tried to kill her. She survived each…
    • SidneyaA town in Syria where there is a big population of Christians. There are over 20 churches in this place, even though there are only some 4000 people living…
      • Agiha Sophia ChurchThe Aghia Sophia Church in Sidneya is named after the Agia Sophia Church in Istanbul.
  • TurkeyIstanbul served as the capital of the Ottoman Empire between 1460 and 1923 and is filled with interesting Islamic architecture and history
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