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3 sourced records · 3 verified locations
The atlas holds 3 sourced records for Rakka; every record is published with scholarly review and a citation chain. Breakdown: 1 Martyr · 1 Tābiʿūn · 1 Companion.
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. The Uwais al-Qarni Mosque and shrine over his grave was destroyed with explosives by ISIS in 2013-2014 and has not been rebuilt. (Sources: TDV 'Ammâr b. Yâsir'; Wikipedia.)
Uways al-Qarani (in Anatolian folk culture Veysel Karani) was a Yemeni ascetic of the Tabi'un; though he never met the Prophet, he was famed for his deep devotion and is regarded as the master of the 'Uwaysi' path. By tradition he was martyred in Ali's army at Siffin (37/657) and buried near Raqqa, though his burial is disputed, with Raqqa most probable. The mosque and shrine were destroyed by ISIS in 2013-2014 and not rebuilt. (Sources: TDV 'Veysel Karanî'; Wikipedia.)
Ubay ibn Qays al-Nakha'i is the third figure said to be interred in the Uwais al-Qarni complex in Raqqa alongside Ammar ibn Yasir and Uways al-Qarani, associated with the Battle of Siffin (37/657) era. Detailed biographical information is limited; he is known chiefly through the shrine record. The complex was destroyed by ISIS in 2013-2014 and not rebuilt. (Sources: Wikipedia 'Uwais al-Qarni Mosque'; syrian-treasures.com.)
