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Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari
Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (, , died c. 674) — born Khalid ibn Zayd ibn Kulayb ibn Tha'laba () in Yathrib — was from the tribe of Banu Najjar, and a close companion (Arabic: الصحابه, ''sahaba'') and the standard-bearer of the Prophets and messengers in Islam, Islamic prophet Muhammad. Abu Ayyub was one of the Ansar (Islam), Ansar (Arabic: الأنصار, meaning aiders, helpers or patrons) of the early Islamic history, those who supported Muhammad after the hijra (Islam), hijra (migration) to Medina in 622. The patronym ''Abu Ayyub'', means father (abu) of Ayyub. Abu Ayyub died of illness during the Siege of Constantinople (674–78), First Arab Siege of Constantinople. Biography Abu Ayyub was born in Medina, Hejaz as Khalid bin Zayd to the Banu Najjar, Najjar family of the Banu Khazraj. As Abu Ayyub was the head of his family, he was one of the chosen elders in Medina who went to the valley of Aqaba and pledged allegiance to Islam at the hands of Muhammad, who named him ''A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
The Eyüp Sultan Mosque () is a mosque in Eyüp district of Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque complex includes a mausoleum marking the spot where Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, Ebu Eyüp el-Ansari (Abu Ayyub al-Ansari), the standard-bearer and companion of the prophet Muhammad, is said to have been buried. On a much older site, the present building dates from the beginning of the 19th century. Because of its particular sanctity, the mosque played a role in the coronation ceremony for new Ottoman Sultans, who came here - processing along the grand Cülus Yolu (Accession Way) - to be girded with the Sword of Osman at the start of their reigns. Today it remains a popular pilgrimage destination. History The mosque is named after Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (Eyüp Sultan in Turkish language, Turkish), a Companions of the Prophet, companion and trusted friend of Muhammad, who is believed to have died here during the first Arab siege of Constantinople in the 670s. A mosque complex (''külliye'') was constr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |