Islamic Historical Places In The World ; Historical Places Of Islam ; Holy Places Of Islam : While Islamic art and architecture are both popular for their beauty and attention to detail, there are some Islamic landmarks around the world that are significant due to their historic importance and roles. Source:http://www.musliminc.com" rel="nofollow">www.musliminc.com 1. Adam’s Peak, Sri Lanka This footprint, measuring 5’7” by 2’6” is believed to be the footprint of the Prophet Adam (upon him be peace) who was said to be 60 cubits tall. It is located on the top of a mountain in Sri Lanka called Adam’s Peak (also known as Sri Pada – the Holy Footprint). 2. Memorial to Imam Bukhari (Allah show mercy on him) This memorial complex, near Samarkand in Uzbekistan houses the grave of Imam Bukhari, most well known for authoring the hadith (sayings of the Prophet) collection named Sahih Bukhari, regarded as the most authentic of all hadith compilations and the most authoritative book after the Quran. 3. Mosque of Cordoba, Spain The Mosque of Cordoba, in Andalucia, Spain was originally the site of a church which was bought by the Muslim Emir Abd ar-Rehman I and subsequently converted into one of the largest mosques in the world with work starting in 784 CE. Cordoba became one of the most advanced cities in the world, as well as a great cultural, political and economic centre and the mosque featured as a great centre of learning. 4. Tomb of Hud (upon him be peace) This tomb, in Hadhramaut, Yemen belongs to Hud (upon him be peace) who was sent as a Prophet to the people of ‘Aad. The people of ‘Aad were known uniquely for their mighty strength and size. The majority however, rejected the invitation of Hud (upon him be peace) and were destroyed by a powerful wind. The eleventh Surah of the Holy Quran is named after Hud (upon him be peace). 5. Cathedral of Abraha, Yemen This walled enclosure in San’a, Yemen is where Abraha al-Ashra built an imposing cathedral. Abraha was a Christian ruler of Yemen who wanted to divert Arab pilgrimage from the Ka’bah to his cathedral. He set out with an army (which included elephants) to destroy the Ka’bah but was struck down on the outskirts of Makkah by a hail of stones carried by birds. The story is mentioned in Surah Feel in the Quran. 6. Mosque of Uqba-bin-Nafe (may Allah be pleased with him) This mosque was built by the Sahabi, Uqba-bin-Nafe (may Allah be pleased with him) from 670 CE at the founding of the city of Kairouan in Tunisia. 7. Tomb of Umme Haram (may Allah be pleased with her) This is the location (in Larnaca, Cyprus) of the tomb of Umme Haram (may Allah be pleased with her), who was the aunt of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him). The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) often visited her and sometimes had his afternoon nap at her place in Madinah. 8. Negash, Eithiopia This masjid (mosque) is located in the town of Negash in northern Ethiopia and is around the area where a just ruler, Ashama ibn Abjar (King Negus) lived at the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). He gave refuge to two groups of Sahabah, companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) who migrated there on account of the persecution of the Quraysh in the early days of Islam. 9.Tomb Of Prophet Danyal (upon him be peace) This mausoleum, in the south western city of Susa in Iran is believed to house the tomb of Danyal [Daniel] (upon him be peace). He is best known for the time he spent in a den of lions. Source: http://http://www.islamiclandmarks.com/category/various" rel="nofollow">http://www.islamiclandmarks.com/category/various Background Music description: Transcend by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (http://https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)" rel="nofollow">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://http://audionautix.com/" rel="nofollow">http://audionautix.com/