Yaralti Camii in Istanbul

The signs in your photo are pointing to the graves or memorial locations of three respected companions (Ṣaḥābah) of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who are buried in or associated with the area of Eyüp Sultan Mosque in Istanbul.

1. Hazrat Sufyān ibn ʿUyaynah (R.A.)

The sign appears to read "Hz. Süfyan bin Uyeyne (R.A.)". If this refers to Sufyan ibn Uyaynah, he was:

• One of the greatest scholars of Hadith.

• Born in 725 CE and died in 814 CE.

• A teacher of many famous scholars, including Al-Shafi'i.

• He was not a Companion (Sahabi), but one of the great scholars of the early generations (Tabi' al-Tabi'in).

However, in Istanbul, some signs occasionally refer to local shrines or memorials, so this may not necessarily indicate his actual burial place.

2. Hazrat ʿAmr ibn al-ʿĀṣ (R.A.)

The sign reads "Hz. Amr İbni As (R.A.)", referring to Amr ibn al-As.
He was:

• A Companion of the Prophet ﷺ.

• One of Islam's greatest military commanders.

• Led the Muslim conquest of Egypt.

• Founded the city of Fustat, which later became part of modern Cairo.

• He is buried in Egypt, so this sign is likely commemorative rather than indicating his actual grave.

3. Hazrat Wahb ibn Hushayrah (R.A.)

The sign reads "Hz. Vehb bin Hüşeyre (R.A.)", referring to Wahb ibn Hushayrah.
He was:

• A Companion of the Prophet ﷺ.

• According to Ottoman tradition, he participated in the early Muslim expedition against Constantinople.

• He is believed by local tradition to be buried in the Eyüp area alongside other Companions.

Why are these names in Istanbul?

Many Companions and early Muslims joined the first Muslim expeditions against Constantinople in the 7th century. Although the city was not conquered until 1453, Islamic tradition holds that several Companions died during those campaigns and were buried there. After the Ottoman conquest, many graves were identified or commemorated, making the Eyüp district an important place of visitation.

Gary Lineker has hit out at FIFA

 🚨 Gary Lineker has hit out at FIFA and US authorities over the "shameful" hurdles imposed on Iran's players at the World Cup.

⛔ Iran has been subjected to unprecedented restrictions throughout the competition, forced to base themselves in Mexico and fly into the United States under strict 24-hour match-day mandates.

🗣️ Lineker did not hold back in his analysis, calling the heavy-handed treatment of the players and the forcing of late-night evacuations right after final whistles completely unfair.

🇮🇷 The squad has faced massive disruption, including having 11 members of their official traveling party denied visas to enter America, forcing backroom staff to double up on roles.

😡 Lineker argued that players are being unfairly punished for political conflicts completely outside their control, severely compromising the sporting integrity of the tournament.

Keir Starmer ICC Prosecutor.

 The Times speculates that Keir Starmer may seek the role of ICC Prosecutor.

Whether that proves true or not, it sharpens what is at stake at the ASP on 24 July. This goes beyond Karim Khan to the future of the International Criminal Court. Can a Prosecutor who sought arrest warrants in relation to Palestine be forced from office despite a unanimous Judicial Panel finding that the evidence did not establish misconduct?

The decision taken by States Parties will say much about the independence of the Court, and whether international justice is applied equally, regardless of who stands accused.

So are muslims terrrorists?

 The most bombed countries

in the last 50 years are all Muslim. But somehow Muslims are the terrorists?...!!!

Keir Starmer is he the m an we trusted?

Remember when Keir Starmer said that Israel had the right to impose a complete siege on Gaza, cutting off water, food, fuel, and electricity?

A former human rights lawyer. He also called for "the return of the sausages". As Radio 4 works hard to remind us that Keir Starmer is a human being - just like you and I - remember what he was, and is, part of.

Why does my gove

rnment support Isr@el, Without question? Israeli-Backed Sources Funding the UK Labour Party https://green-elephant.uk/wp-content/uploads/Israeli-Backed-Sources-Funding-the-UK-Labour-Party_-A-Comprehensive-Analysis-2014-2024.pdf So the list of humanitarian institutions who accuse Israel of genocide now includes:

Why Prostrate?

A Christian friend of mine

sent me this picture of a footballer and asked, "Why do Muslim players do that every time they score a goal?

I called him on the phone to explain it, but I thought it would be wonderful to share the explanation with all of my friends here as well.

This specific act is known in Arabic as Sujud al-Shukr (the prostration of gratitude).

In this World Cup, you will observe that when Muslim players score a goal, some immediately run toward the corner flag to prostrate on the grass. Others join their teammates in celebration first, and once the hugs and cheers fade, they quietly drop to their knees to prostrate.

This celebration is not a modern innovation; it originates directly from the practice of Prophet Muhammad. 

Authentic historical records show that whenever the Prophet received joyful news or experienced a sudden victory, he would immediately fall into prostration to express his deepest gratitude to Allah. 

Today, this is an act that all Muslims are encouraged to practice in their daily lives whenever they receive good news or achieve a hard-fought success.

As a practicing Muslim, you perform exactly 34 prostrations every single day across the five mandatory daily prayers. That number increases if you choose to perform voluntary prayers.

However, there is a big difference between the daily prayers and the prostration of gratitude:

With the 5 daily prayers, you must perform ablution and you must face the Qiblah (the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca, which is generally east from our part of the world).

For the Sujud al-Shukr,  because good news happens spontaneously, this prostration is done just once and is highly flexible. It can be performed immediately without ablution, and you do not necessarily have to face the Qiblah—which is very practical since one immediately spot the East after becoming happy..

Despite these differences, what is recited while the forehead touches the ground remains the same. 

One humbles himself by reciting:"Subhana Rabbiyal A'la"(Glory be to my Lord, the Most High).

This act has become incredibly popular among Muslim footballers. 

In recent history, the player who has done it most frequently is Mohamed Salah, not just when playing for Egypt, but regularly at the club level for Liverpool, which has helped popularize it globally.

Islam is a complete way of life. 

May Allah give us the understanding to practice it well. 

Aameen.