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Visit the sites related to the Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist)
- Background: Prophet Yahya was the son of Prophet Zakariyya and cousin to the Virgin Mary.
- Miraculous Birth: Born to elderly parents after Zakariyya's prayers were answered.
- Teachings: Yahya motivated others with scripture, traveled teaching the word of God, and foretold the coming of the Messiah.
- Martyrdom: Beheaded by King Herod Antipas for refusing to endorse his marriage. His head was buried at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, and his body at Mukawir.
Visit the sites related to Prophet Noah
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- Background: One of the oldest prophets, mentioned frequently in the Qur'an, with an entire chapter (Sura 71) named after him.
- Message: Warned his people to worship only God and abandon idols.
- The Flood: Only a few followers heeded his message; they survived the flood by building an ark as instructed by God.
Explore the historical significance of the Battle of Mu'tah
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- Background: One of the most notable battles during Prophet Muhammad's lifetime, fought against a combined Ghassanid and Byzantine army.
- Key Figures:
- Zaid bin Haritha: Prophet Muhammad's adopted son and the initial commander. He fell in battle.
- Ja'far bin Abi Talib: Prophet Muhammad’s cousin, known as "the flying Ja'far" for his bravery in holding the flag after losing his hands in battle.
- Abdullah bin Rawaha: The third in command, a devoted poet and companion, who martyred himself during the battle.
Visit the tombs of the three martyrs
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- Zaid bin Haritha:
- Background: First Companion to embrace Islam after Ali bin Abi Talib.
- Adoption: Chose to stay with the Prophet and was adopted by him. Known as 'Ibn Al-Harithah' after a Qur'anic verse.
- Military Role: Prominent commander, martyred at the Battle of Mu'tah.
- Ja'far bin Abi Talib:
- Background: Prophet Muhammad’s first cousin, known for his resemblance to the Prophet.
- Migration: First to emigrate from Mecca to Abyssinia, returned to Medina during the conquest of Khaybar.
- Martyrdom: Killed at Mu'tah, known as "Ja'far Al-Tayar" (Ja'far the Winged One) for his vision in Paradise.
- Abdullah bin Rawaha:
- Background: Former Christian scribe from Medina, known for his patience, piety, and poetry.
- Roles: Participated in the Pact at Aqaba, left in charge of Medina during the Battle of Badr, collected alms from date palms.
- Martyrdom: Killed at the Battle of Mu'tah, seen in Paradise with Zaid and Ja'far in the Prophet's vision.Drive back and drop off in Amman
This itinerary provides a comprehensive journey through the historical and religious sites related to Prophets Yahya and Noah, as well as the significant events and figures of the Battle of Mu'tah.