The Islamic Sites in Jordan that You Need to Visit

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Jordan has been continually settled all through each time of history since 9500 BC. It has consistently been a prime land connect between Africa, Asia, Europe and its neighbors, the extraordinary human advancements of the old world, have looked continuously to control it. The vast numbers of civilizations that have gone through, or settled here, have each left their imprint on the nation – proof of the rich legacy that Jordan appreciates today.

Jordan has been graced with a rich religious history; Located between Mecca and Jerusalem, assumed a focal job in the history of Ahl-Ul-Kitab. Numerous early Abrahamic prophets referenced in the Old Testament, Bible and Holy Qur’an has relation with Jordan; they either lived in or went through its land. It is that the place where there is present-day Jordan frames some portion of the “blessed neighborhood” referenced in the Holy Qur’an.

Let us have a look at some of the places you can visit during Jordan multi-day tours to have a glimpse of the reflection of the Islamic heritage of the area.

In Jubaiha, a suburb of Amman, you can visit the tomb of the admired friend Abdul-Rahman ibn Awf Al-Zuhri. An advanced structure ensures the grave of the admired friend Bilal bin Rabah at the town of Bilal, in Wadi Essair, another suburb of Amman.

A mainstream fascination outside of Amman is Ashab Al-Kahf or The Cave of the Seven Sleepers. It has reference in the Holy Qur’an in a Sura named Al-Kahf.

The most critical and fiercest fight battled during Prophet Mohammad’s lifetime was the Battle of Mutahin 629 AD. It ended the lives of his nearest partners, martyred battling against a joined Byzantine/Ghassanid armed force. You can visit the tombs of the admired mates Zaid bin Harithah, Ja’far bin Abi Talib, and Abdullah bin Ruwahah, in the town of Al-Mazar Al-Janubi, close Kerak.

You can also be at different altars of significance to Islam when you are in Kerak city. Like you can visit Prophet Nuh ‘Noah’ place of worship.

The reputed tour groups also organize day tours to Eilat. You can be part of those, explore, and enjoy the place.

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