Companion · died 49 AH · Istanbul
A prominent Companion of the Ansar who hosted the Prophet in his house in Medina after the migration. In old age he joined the siege of Constantinople and died near the city walls (c. 669). His grave, identified after the conquest, became the centre of the Eyüp Sultan complex.
Full biography of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari →(the text above is quoted from the person's record)
Located in: Istanbul
Coordinates: 41.04800, 28.93370
No visit etiquette specific to this tomb has been published yet. The general etiquette guide below applies; site-specific etiquette is added after scholarly approval.
