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Prophet IshmaelAbraham and Ishmael raised the foundations of the Kabah, Saudi Arabia. The image features the Kaaba, the most sacred site in Islam. The cube-shaped stone structure is draped in the Kiswa; a blacksilk cloth embroidered with gold-threaded Quranic calligraphy and is surrounded by pilgrims performing the Tawaf (circumambulation) inside the courtyard of the Masjid al-Haram. The image captures an overhead view of the Kaaba, the holiest sanctuary in Islam toward which Muslims worldwide face during daily prayers. The cube-shaped stone structure is shown wrapped in its black silk Kiswa cover, which is embroidered with gold-threaded Quranic verses, and surrounded by thousands of pilgrims performing the Tawaf (circumambulation) ritual. |
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Location 2 : 21.422 - 39.826
Prophet IshmaelZamzam Well (Mecca, Saudi Arabia): As an infant crying from thirst, Ishmael's kicking heels miraculously caused this famous water spring to gush forth from the barren sand. |
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Prophet IshmaelHijr Ismail / Hateem (Mecca, Saudi Arabia): Ishmael died in Mecca, and early Islamic historical records point to this semi-circular stone area immediately adjacent to the Kaaba as his final restingplace alongside his mother Hagar. |
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Prophet IshmaelIt is reported, Ishmael is buried here. Along with Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, Esau and Leah. Cave of the Patriarchs, Al Khalil Hebron, West Bank. The image captures the monumentalHerodian stone facade and retaining walls of the Cave of the Patriarchs, as viewed from the lower stone approach staircase. This complex stands over a series of subterranean caves traditionally held as the burial places of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah. |
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Prophet IshmaelHebron / Mamre Valley (West Bank): Ishmael was born here to Abraham and Hagar, spending his early childhood years living within the main family camp. |