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Tomb of Abu Ayyub Ansari (r.a.)
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Abu Ayyub Ansari (r.a.) was a great and close companion of the Prophet (s.a.w.). His full name was Khalid ibn Zayd ibn Kulayb When the Prophet (s.a.w.) emigrated to Madinah, all of the Ansar were keen to host the Prophet (s.a.w.) in their house. The Prophet (s.a.w.) made the decision that he would stay where his camel stopped and it subsequently stopped at the residence of Abu Ayyub Ansari. The Prophet (s.a.w.) stayed at his house for 7 months.
Abu Ayyub Ansari (r.a.) had a distinguished military career and was still out in the path of Allah at the age of 80. He died during the campaign of Constantinople (Istanbul) and is buried there.
Reference:
Works of Ibn Kathir
Note that this entry has been shown for information purposes only. On no account should anybody pray towards a grave or seek supplication through them as this is tantamount to committing shirk, associating partners with Allah (swt).
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