Ten Oldest and Ancient Mosques around the world

We try listing world ten oldest or ancient Mosques or Masjid, along with their locations and notable features. Here is the list of ten Mosques:

1. Al-Haram Mosque, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
   
   
   • Considered the oldest mosque in the world.
   • Home to the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam.
   • Houses the Black Stone, believed to be a sacred relic.
   • Undergoes constant expansion, with millions of pilgrims visiting annually during Hajj.
   
   
   
2. Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem, Palestine
   
   
   • Third holiest site in Islam, considered the first Qiblah (direction of prayer) for Muslims.
   • Home to the Dome of the Rock, a stunning golden dome structure.
   • A place of significant religious and political importance.
   
   
3. Al-Masjid al-Nabawi, Medina, Saudi Arabia
   
   
   • Second holiest site in Islam after the Al-Haram Mosque.
   • Houses the tomb of Prophet Muhammad.
   • One of the largest mosques in the world, with a capacity for over a million worshippers.
   • Has undergone extensive renovations and expansions throughout history.
     
   
   
4. Quba Mosque, Medina, Saudi Arabia
   
   
   • First mosque built by Prophet Muhammad after migrating to Medina.
   • Considered a significant historical and religious site.
   • Remains relatively unchanged since its construction.
   
   
5. Masjid al-Qiblatain, Medina, Saudi Arabia
   
   
   • Known as the "Mosque of the Two Qiblas," commemorating the time when Prophet Muhammad changed the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Mecca.
   • Has two mihrabs (prayer niches) facing different directions.
   • A relatively small mosque with a simple design.
   
   
6. Great Mosque of Sanaa, Yemen
   
   
   • One of the oldest surviving mosques in the world, dating back to the 7th century.
   • Known for its intricate architecture and unique design.
   • A UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its cultural and historical significance.
     
   
   
7. Umayyad Mosque, Damascus, Syria
   
   
   • One of the largest mosques in the world and a significant Islamic landmark.
   • Known for its stunning mosaics and intricate carvings.
   • Has been damaged by conflict in recent years but is undergoing restoration efforts.
     
   
   
8. Mosque of the Companions, Medina, Saudi Arabia
   
   
   • One of the earliest mosques built in Medina, dating back to the time of Prophet Muhammad.
   • Houses the tombs of several companions of the Prophet.
   • A relatively small mosque with a simple design.
   
   
9. Great Mosque of Kufa, Iraq
   
   
   • One of the oldest and largest mosques in Iraq.
   • Has undergone numerous renovations and expansions throughout history.
   • Known for its minaret, which is one of the tallest in the world.
     
   
   
10. Jawatha Mosque, Al-Ahasa, Saudi Arabia
    
    
    • One of the oldest mosques in the Arabian Peninsula, dating back to the 7th century.
    • Known for its unique architectural style and historical significance.
    • Located in the oasis city of Al-Ahasa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
      
    
    

There could be possibilities that these may or may not be the oldest or minor time difference. 

Prominent people who converted to Islam

There have been many prominent people throughout history who have converted to Islam, from all walks of life and various parts of the world. Here are some examples:

1. Malcolm X - An American civil rights leader who converted to Islam while in prison and became a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam.
2. Muhammad Ali - A legendary American boxer who converted to Islam and became a member of the Nation of Islam.
3. Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam - A British singer-songwriter who converted to Islam in the late 1970s.
4. Jermaine Jackson - An American musician and former member of the Jackson 5 who converted to Islam in the 1980s.
5. Keith Ellison - An American politician who converted to Islam in college and became the first Muslim member of the U.S. Congress.
6. Amr Khaled - An Egyptian televangelist who has been credited with inspiring a resurgence of interest in Islam among young people in the Arab world.
7. Dr. Jeffrey Lang - An American academic and author who converted to Islam in the 1980s and has written extensively about his experience.
8. Yusuf Estes - An American preacher who was raised in a Christian family and converted to Islam in the 1990s.
9. A.R. Rahman - An Indian musician and composer who converted to Islam in the early 2000s.
10. Sinead O'Connor/Shuhada' Davitt - An Irish singer-songwriter who converted to Islam in 2018.
11. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - A retired American basketball player who converted to Islam in the 1960s and has been a vocal advocate for the religion ever since.
12. Dr. Maurice Bucaille - A French doctor and author who converted to Islam after studying the Quran and comparing its scientific teachings to modern science.
13. Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens - A British singer-songwriter who converted to Islam in the late 1970s and has since become a prominent Muslim philanthropist and peace activist.
14. Hamza Yusuf - An American Islamic scholar who converted to Islam in the 1970s and is known for his contributions to the field of Islamic studies and interfaith dialogue.
15. Amina Wadud - An American scholar of Islam who converted to the religion in the 1970s and is known for her advocacy of women's rights within the Muslim community.
16. Shaquille O'Neal - A retired American basketball player who converted to Islam in the 2010s and has been a vocal advocate for the religion ever since.
17. Mike Tyson - A retired American boxer who converted to Islam while serving a prison sentence in the 1990s and has since embraced the religion as a guiding force in his life.
18. Ibtihaj Muhammad - An American Olympic fencer who converted to Islam in the 2000s and has become a role model for young Muslim women around the world.
19. Dr. Ingrid Mattson - A Canadian Islamic scholar who converted to Islam in the 1980s and is known for her advocacy of interfaith dialogue and social justice.
20. Jermaine Cole/J. Cole - An American rapper who converted to Islam in the 2010s and has incorporated Islamic themes and teachings into his music.
21. Zainab Salbi - An Iraqi-American women's rights activist and author who converted to Islam in the 1990s.
22. Lauren Booth - A British journalist and sister-in-law of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair who converted to Islam in 2010.
23. Ellen Burstyn - An American actress who converted to Islam in the 1970s and has been a vocal advocate for the religion ever since.
24. Diam's - A French rapper and singer who converted to Islam in the 2000s and has since become known for her religiously-themed music.
25. Dave Chappelle - An American comedian and actor who converted to Islam in the 1990s and has been open about his faith in his comedy.
26. Janet Jackson - An American singer and actress who converted to Islam in the 2010s and has been seen wearing traditional Muslim dress in public.
27. Muhammad Asad - A Jewish-Austrian journalist who converted to Islam in the 1920s and went on to become a renowned Islamic scholar and translator of the Quran.
28. Yusuf al-Qaradawi - An Egyptian Islamic scholar who converted to Islam in the 1940s and is known for his extensive writings on Islamic law and theology.
29. Kristiane Backer - A German television presenter who converted to Islam in the 1990s and has since become a prominent Muslim spokesperson in Europe.
30. Keith Ellison - An American politician who converted to Islam in college and became the first Muslim member of the U.S. Congress.
31. Yvonne Ridley - A British journalist who converted to Islam after being captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001.
32. Ahmed Deedat - A South African Islamic preacher who converted to Islam in the 1940s and is known for his debates with Christian evangelists.
33. Michael Wolfe - An American writer and filmmaker who converted to Islam in the 1980s and has since written extensively about his experience.
34. Lupe Fiasco - An American rapper who converted to Islam in the 2000s and has incorporated Islamic themes and teachings into his music.
35. Maurice Copeland - An American actor who converted to Islam in the 1970s and has since appeared in a number of Islamic-themed films.
36. Bilal Philips - A Jamaican-Canadian Islamic scholar who converted to Islam in the 1970s and has written extensively on Islamic theology and jurisprudence.
37. Kristiane Backer - A German television presenter who converted to Islam in the 1990s and has since become a prominent Muslim spokesperson in Europe.
38. Muhammad Wilkerson - An American football player who converted to Islam in the 2010s and has been open about his faith in interviews.
39. Felixia Yeap - A Malaysian model and actress who converted to Islam in 2014 and has since become an Islamic fashion icon.
40. Rosmah Mansor - The former First Lady of Malaysia who converted to Islam after marrying the country's former Prime Minister, Najib Razak.
41. Jemima Goldsmith - A British socialite who converted to Islam in the 1990s after marrying Pakistani cricketer and politician Imran Khan.
42. Isabelle Eberhardt - A Swiss explorer and writer who converted to Islam in the late 19th century and lived in Algeria, where she became a prominent advocate for Algerian independence.
43. Mohamed Salah - An Egyptian football player who converted to Islam in his youth and is known for his devotion to the religion.
44. Yvonne Haddad - An American scholar of Islam who converted to the religion in the 1970s and is known for her research on the Muslim diaspora in North America.
45. Bernard Lewis - A British-American historian who converted to Islam in the 1930s and went on to become one of the world's leading scholars of the Middle East.
46. Khabib Nurmagomedov - A retired Russian mixed martial artist who converted to Islam in his youth and has been open about the role of the religion in his life and career.
47. Keith Moore - A Canadian embryologist who converted to Islam after studying the scientific accuracy of the Quran's descriptions of fetal development.
48. Yahiya Emerick - An American author who converted to Islam in the 1980s and has written numerous books on Islamic history, theology, and spirituality.
49. Francisco Javier Martínez - A Spanish former bishop who converted to Islam in the 2010s and has since become a vocal advocate for interfaith dialogue.
50. Rumi - A 13th-century Persian poet and mystic who converted to Islam and is regarded as one of the greatest spiritual figures in Islamic history.

Kabar ke 3 Sawaal | Three questions of Grave

Two Angels will appear to the person in his/her grave, when a person dead and buried in the grave. After this question and answer session, the soul will then moved to Aalame Barzakh/Limbo accordingly. Those questions are following.

1. Who is your God?
2. What is your Faith or Religion?
3. Who was my Prophet?

किसी इंसान को जब हम उसके मौत के बाद कब्र में दफन कर देते हैं तो उनके पास दो फरिश्ते आते हैं और उनसे सवाल करते हैं. उस सवाल के जवाब के बिना पर उस शख्स के लिए उस के अकॉर्डिंग हुस्न श्लोक कब्र में शुरू हो जाता है. वह तीन सवाल जो कब्र में इंसान से पूछे जाएंगे वह यह है.

1. तेरा रब कोन है?
2. तेरा दीन क्या?
3. तेरा नबी कोन था?

What is the meaning of Assalam-o-alaykum?

Muslims always greet people with these words; do you ever think, what does it means? and they say only instead of greeting with other words and message like people from other faith greet each other. e.g.

Hello, Hi, Hey, Namaste, Bonjour, yeoboseyo, مرحبا, হ্যালো, שלום, Zdravstvuyte, Hola, Kon'nichiwa, Nǐ hǎo, Hallo, Merhaba, Zdravstvuyte, Salom and many other words of greeting used in this world.

Lets understand the concept behind saying the As-salam-o-alaykum

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‏السلام عليكم | As-salam-o-alaykum 

Meaning: May peace be upon you! 

We can see the meaning; the person who is greeting is not only greeting you but s/he is actually making Du'a for you and s/he wants peace upon you from God.

Muslims in their prayer either it is their daily prayers (which is five times in a day), our prayers performed on occasion of Eids and other festivals, Muslims always conclude prayer by saying: As-salmualaykumwarahmatullah — (Means: May peace and blessings of God be upon you!). When they utter these blessings, they turn their heads to the right and the left side and put their gaze on their shoulder respectively. In doing so, they convey the message of peace to all mankind throughout the world.

Here in these videos you could see how a person uttering As-salmualaykumwarahmatullah and concluding his prayer.

لڑکیوں کا ختنہ کروانا | Ladkiyon ka Khtana karwana

Question ID : 155853

Fatwa:176-197/M=3/1439 | Darul Uloom Deoband

:سوال

کیا لڑکیوں کا ختنہ کروانا ضروری ہے؟ یا کہیں سے ثابت ہے کہ ان کا ختنہ کیا جائے؟ بالتفصیل بتائیں۔ اور اگر قرآن و حدیث سے ثابت ہو تو اس کا حوالہ بھی دیں۔

:جواب

لڑکیوں کا ختنہ کروانا ضروری نہیں ہے اور لڑکوں کی طرح سنت بھی نہیں ہے۔

از: وقار علی غفرلہ، نائب مفتی 16/2/1439

الجواب صحیح: حبیب الرحمن عفا اللہ عنہ، محمود حسن بلند شہری غفرلہ

مفتیانِ دارالافتاء، دارالعلوم دیوبند