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.
