Bosra

Bosra, once the capital of the Roman province of Arabia, was an important stopover on the ancient caravan route to Mecca. A magnificent 2nd-century Roman theatre, early Christian ruins and several mosques are found within its great walls.
The footprint of the Prophet (saws) The al Mabrak Mosque contains what is believed to be the footprint of Muhammed (saws). It is said that his camel knelt at the spot of the Mihrab. This happend at a later journey to Busra than when he (saws) met the monk Bahira. The footprint of the Prophet (saws) and his camel The al Mabrak Mosque contains what is believed to be the footprint of Muhammed (saws). It is said that his camel knelt at the spot of the Mihrab. This happend at a later journey to Busra than when he (saws) met the monk Bahira. IMG 9360 The footprint of the Prophet (saws) and his camel in the Mabrak an Naka Mosque in Busra. The al Mabrak Mosque contains what is believed to be the footprint of Muhammed (saws). It is said that his camel knelt at the spot of the Mihrab. This happend at a later journey to Busra than when he (saws) met the monk Bahira. IMG 9377 Inscriptions on the wall of the Mabrak an Naka Mosque, which contains the footprints of the Prophet (saws) IMG 9380 The Mihrab in the Mabrak an Naka Mosque with the footprints of the Prophet (saws) and his camel right in front of the mihrab IMG 9383 The footprint of the Prophet (saws) and his camel in the Mabrak an Naka Mosque in Busra. The al Mabrak Mosque contains what is believed to be the footprint of Muhammed (saws). It is said that his camel knelt at the spot of the Mihrab. This happend at a later journey to Busra than when he (saws) met the monk Bahira.
IMG 9391 The Mihrab in the Mabrak an Naka Mosque with the footprints of the Prophet (saws) and his camel right in front of the mihrab IMG 9393 A door in the Mabrak an Naka Mosque IMG 9394 The entrance and exit of the Mabrak an Naka Mosque IMG 9397 The Medressa, school, of Ibn Khatir. Ibn Khatir wrote one of the most well known tafsir, commentary of the Qur'an. This medressa is found just next to the Mabrak an Naka Mosque IMG 9398 The Medressa, school, of Ibn Khatir. Ibn Khatir wrote one of the most well known tafsir, commentary of the Qur'an. This medressa is found just next to the Mabrak an Naka Mosque IMG 9399 The ceiling of the medressa, school, of Ibn Khatir
IMG 9401 The Medressa, school, of Ibn Khatir. Ibn Khatir wrote one of the most well known tafsir, commentary of the Qur'an. This medressa is found just next to the Mabrak an Naka Mosque IMG 9403 The entrance to the Medressa, school, of Ibn Khatir on the left and the entrance to the Mabrak an Naka Mosque on the right. IMG 9351 IMG 9348 The ancient graveyard of Busra and the al Mabrak Mosque IMG 9350 The ancient graveyard of Busra IMG 9317 Ruins of the church to which the monk Bahira belonged to when he saw Mohammed (saws) as a child
IMG 9340 Ruins of the church to which the monk Bahira belonged to when he saw Mohammed (saws) as a child IMG 9343 Ruins of the church to which the monk Bahira belonged to when he saw Mohammed (saws) as a child. IMG 9345 Ruins of the church to which the monk Bahira belonged to when he saw Mohammed (saws) as a child IMG 9346 Ruins of the church to which the monk Bahira belonged to when he saw Mohammed (saws) as a child IMG 9329 The minaret of the mosque of Omar. There are inscriptions on the wall dating back to 720 AD. IMG 9333 The minaret of the mosque of Omar. There are inscriptions on the wall dating back to 720 AD.
IMG 9411 IMG 9412 Roman ruins of the city of Busra. The mosque of Omar at the right hand side. IMG 9413 Roman ruins of the city of Busra. The mosque of Omar at the right hand side. IMG 9415 The minaret of the Mosque of Omar IMG 9418 Inscriptions on one of the columns of the mosque of Omar IMG 9421 The minaret and mosque of Omar
IMG 9423 Stairways between the ruins of the Islamic area and the Roman area of the city of Busra IMG 9483 The exterior of the Roman amphitheatre. This theatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9484 The exterior of the Roman amphitheatre. This theatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9487 Outer part of the interior of the Roman amphitheatre in Busra IMG 9500 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9501 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m.
IMG 9502 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9503 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9504 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9508 IMG 9510 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9511 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m.
IMG 9512 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9520 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9521 IMG 9525 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9527 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9528 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m.
IMG 9530 IMG 9532 This Roman amphitheatre, buildt in 2nd century AD, have seats for 15 000 people. The stage is 45 m x 8 m. IMG 9424 IMG 9429 IMG 9430 IMG 9436 Kids playing football on roman ruins at the city of Busra
IMG 9439 IMG 9442 IMG 9447 A roman road at the city of Busra IMG 9451 IMG 9455 IMG 9456
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