Page 235 - Signs from the Qur'an

he locations which are noted in
the Qur'an are those where the
prophets lived through history (such as
Mount Tur and the valley of Tuwa), or the cities where
Prophet Muhammad (may God bless him and grant

him peace) lived and taught about religion to the peo-
ple.
Sacred places are a reminder of the struggles be-
tween prophets and their followers against unbeliev-
ers. They also remind us of the extraordinary patience
and decisiveness of these blessed people in God's way.
For this reason, the sacred sites are a cause of increased

excitement and enthusiasm among believers.
Believers feel a special spiritual bond with these
lands and sites. They want to get to know these lands,
which carry the valuable memories of the prophets. In
the following pages, we will focus on some of these
sacred sites.