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Shrine of Ammar ibn Yasir (Uwais al-Qarni Mosque)

Who rests here

Martyr · died 37 AH · Raqqa

Ammar ibn Yasir was one of the earliest Muslims and a close companion of the Prophet; his mother Sumayya was the first female martyr of Islam. Though over ninety, he was martyred fighting in Ali's ranks at the Battle of Siffin (37/657) and buried near Raqqa.

Full biography of Ammar ibn Yasir →(the text above is quoted from the person's record)

How to get there

Located in: Raqqa

Coordinates: 35.94210, 39.02980

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Sources

The information on this page is derived from the person's sourced record:

  • TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi (DİA)

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Permanent ID: EA-Y-000197 · this address reaches the same record even if its name changes; use it when citing.