Awesome! These are 10 Relics of Islamic History in the World

KAUMMUSLIM.COM - Islam is one of the 2nd largest beliefs in the world. Since the leadership of the Prophet Muhammad Saw, Islam has indeed experienced a fairly rapid development. This can be observed based on various Islamic historical relics scattered in various regions globally, ranging from mosque buildings, palaces, fortifications, to weapons used during war.

Well, of the many relics that still stand today, some of them are even still commonly used as places of worship for Muslims. What are they? Come on, see the review that you have read on the summary related to islamic historical relics in the article below.1. KaabaSource: republika.id

One of the relics of Islamic history that still stands firmly today is the Kaaba. The Kaaba is a holy building of Muslims located in the middle of the Grand Mosque. The Kaaba itself is known to have existed since the time of the Prophet Adam AS. Meanwhile, self-improvement began to be carried out in the time of Prophet Ibrahim and his son, Prophet Ismail.

Besides being a holy place for Muslims, the Kaaba is also a qibla for carrying out prayer services for Muslims around the world. Every year itself the Kaaba is often filled with Muslims who are carrying out one of the pillars in Islam, namely Hajj.dua. Nabawi MosqueSource: id.m.wikipedia.org

The next relatively crucial relic of Islamic history in the development of Islam globally is the Nabawi Mosque. Masjid Nabawi is located in the center of the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. This mosque was built by the Prophet Muhammad SAW in the first year of the completion of the hijra based on Mecca to Medina.

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Before it became the largest and grandest mosque that existed globally, the Nabawi Mosque was the home of the residence of the great Prophet Muhammad SAW.

In addition, it became the 2nd holy place for Muslims to complete the Grand Mosque. Muslims themselves believe that prayers at the Nabawi Mosque have a reward value of 1,000 times compared to other mosques. Haram

The Grand Mosque was built around the Kaaba.  This mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world, besides the Nabawi Mosque in Medina al-Munawarah. The Grand Mosque itself is the primary holy mosque for Muslims.

The mosque which has an area of approximately 356,800 square meters is known to be able to accommodate pilgrims up to 820,000 pilgrims, it can even increase by two times every year during the application of Ied prayers.

The Grand Mosque itself is one mosque whose existence is quite crucial because it is in this mosque that the pilgrims perform several mandatory pillars of the hajj, for example tawaf, and sai.4. Quba MosqueSource: hajjumrahplanner.com

The next historical relic of Islam that still contains today is the Quba Mosque. Quba Mosque is the first mosque built directly by the Prophet Muhammad SAW when he completed his hijra trip from the city of Mecca. The Quba Mosque is located on the edge of the city of Medina. The mosque was built on 8 Rabiul Awwal or 23 September 622 AD.

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At first, the mosque, which could accommodate approximately 20,000 worshippers, stood on a 1,200-square-meter date palm garden. However, along with the time this mosque also underwent renovation &expansion to reach five,860 square meters. Prophet Muhammad SAW himself often returned to this mosque every Saturday, Monday, and Thursday. Al Aqsa MosqueSource: id.m.wikipedia.org

Al Aqsha Mosque is the first qibla of Muslims on the practice of worship. Al Aqsa Mosque as a witness to the traveling history of Isra Miraj which has been done by the grand prophet Muhammad SAW. Al Aqsha Mosque is known to have been established since the Prophet Adam Alaihi Salam. This mosque was then built by the prophets afterwards, which was sent for the Children of Israel.

Al Aqsa Mosque as one of the most visited by Muslim pilgrims from all over the world. This is in accordance with the recommendations of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in the Hadith of Muslim History, where the Prophet said that the Al Aqsha Mosque became a place that needed to be visited after the Grand Mosque in Mecca, and the An Nabawi Mosque in Medina.

Well, in this mosque, the Messenger of Allah was given the revelation of Allah Almighty so that the Prophet & his people performed the 5th prayer during the moment.

In addition to the Taj Mahal, a relic of Islamic history in India that we can still see today is the fortress of Agra. This fortress is a silent witness to the glory of Islam in the land of India. Agra Fort itself is a protective wall that surrounds the Palace where the king's family lived during the Mughal Empire until 1638, before finally the royal capital moved to Delhi.

Agra Fort stands on an area of 38 hectares with towering walls with a height of 21 meters and 4 gates on all four sides of the fortress. The historic fort also bears silent witness to the battle of the Indian rebellion against the rule of the British East India Company in 1857, which made the British eventually direct rulers over India.7. Azzahara PalaceSource: bangfirman.com

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Turning to mainland Europe, where there are still historical relics of Islamic rule in the middle ages, named Medina Azzahara, which is a palace complex that has a charming architectural design. In Arabic, Medina Azzahara itself has a meaning, that is, a shining city.

Although currently the workshop only left the remaining ruins of the building that has collapsed, but the location has become a relatively popular tourist spot that exists in Spain. Medina Azzahara is known to have been built in 936 AD by Abd ar Rahman III, during the time of the first Umayyad caliph. Medina Azzahara was once the seat of government and administration of Andalusia.8. Alhambra FortressSource: salam-online.com

The historical relics of Islamic beliefs that are also quite interesting in Spain are the Alhambra Fortress, which is located in the city of Granada. The Alhambra Fortress itself is part of the Alhambra palace, which is a relic based on the last Islamic dynasty in Andalusia, namely the Bani Ahmar. This building that has a charming design is a silent witness to the glory of Islam.

The Alhambra Palace itself was built in 1232 AD the Sultan Muhammad ibn Al-Ahmar in the city of Granada on a hill called La Sabica. The Alhambra itself is a city left over from the Palatine kingdom which is a relic residue of the Nasrid dynasty, the last Islamic kingdom to rule in Western Europe.9. Damascus SwordSource: dailysia.com

One of the weapons left over from Islamic history that is quite famous globally is the Damascus Sword. This sword was used by an Islamic leader named Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi. The Damascus sword was the weapon used during the 3rd Crusade, which was when the Muslim army faced the onslaught of the Christian army, led by Richard the Lionheart.

The damascus sword is known for its great prowess and sharpness. This was revealed according to a study conducted by Peter Paufler and his colleagues from universities from Germany. Although it is known to be very sharp, but this sword is very pliable, & is light when used. The Damascus sword itself is one of the legendary swords found in the global.

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One of the historical relics of Islamic beliefs subsequently arrived from the bamboo curtain country, China. The Grand Mosque of Xi'an is the largest &oldest mosque in China. The Xian Mosque is estimated to have been built in 742, namely during the reign of the Tang Dynasty approximately 618 – 907. The Xi'an Grand Mosque stands in a huma of 12,000 square meters.

The mosque uses an architectural design of the row between the traditional chinese & middle eastern architectural styles, which is indeed relatively dagi. Although it has been obsolete more than 1000 years ago, the terms of the building itself still seem dagi. UNESCO itself had included it in the list of Islamic cultural relics in the world.

Those are the 10 historical relics of Islamic beliefs in the world that have succeeded read the summary for you. The existence of islamic historical relics at the top is indeed quite interesting. Apart from its beautiful shape, the history that envelops these relics is indeed interesting to know.

Hopefully, the facts above can add to our insight into the history of the development of Islam, especially those found globally.