• Temple of Hercules: Built between 162 and 166 AD, this massive structure dedicated to Hercules is larger than any of the temples in Rome.
• Byzantine Church: A basilica built between the 5th and 6th centuries.
• Umayyad Mosque: The remains of the Umayyad governor’s palace mosque dating from the 8th century.
• Dome of the Vestibule: A modern recreation of the interior of the dome of the Umayyad Vestibule.

Amman Citadel entrance fee: 2 Jordanian dinars.

In Jubeiha, you will visit the tomb of a noble companion—Abdul Rahman bin Auf Al–Zuhri—one of the Ten Blessed Companions whom Prophet Muhammad‎ promised a place in heaven. Abdul Rahman bin Auf Al–Zuhri was present for all major campaigns and battles of Islam the Prophet Muhammad took part in including: Al Khandaq (the trench); Uhud (in Al –Madina); Hunayn; the Conquering of Mecca; and Badr, where he was injured. At the Treaty of Hudaybiya (west of Mecca), he was a signatory, which resulted in a compromise where Mecca gave religious and political recognition to the community of Muslims.

Later we visit the tomb of a noble companion Bilal bin Rabah. Bilal embraced Islam while he was still a slave, his master at the time—Umayyad bin Khalaf—tried to force him into renouncing his faith by placing a huge rock over his chest in the summer heat. He bravely fought in the battles of Badr and Uhud, where he avenged himself against his former master. Bilal, was gifted with a beautiful voice and soon became the Prophet's personal muezzin.

The Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Kahf Al–Raqim) is cited in the Holy Qur’an. It is where a group of religious youths took shelter after being tormented for monotheism by the tyrannical rule of Trajan. It is said that God put them to sleep and preserved them for 309 solar years. When the Religious Seven awoke, thinking they were only asleep for a day or so, they discovered that Christianity was widespread and they were free. Roman and Byzantine ruins, and a mosque can still be found at the cave.

After breakfast, we will visit the tombs of Abu Ubeida Amer ibn Al-Jarrah who was a Venerable Companion and military leader for Prophet Muhammad, and one of the first converts to Islam. He was also related to the Prophet, and was among the early Muslims to escape to Abyssinia. One of the Blessed Ten, he was promised a place in paradise.

Abu Ubeida was the chief commander of the Northern Muslim Army that victoriously captured Greater Syria. Prophet Muhammad dubbed him the "Trustee of the Nation” because of his incredible knowledge. He was a candidate for the Caliphate Abu Ubeida, but chose to honour Prophet Muhammad’s request to lead prayers. He instead supported Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq to become Caliph to lead the Muslims.

Abu Ubeida managed to avoid insurrection and disunity among the Muslims. He fell victim to the Great Plague that spread through Greater Syria and died at the age of 58. His tomb In the Jordan Valley is a major Islamic centre with a library, cultural centre and mosque.

At the age of 18, Venerable Companion Mo'ath ibn Jabal entered Islam. Being quite a handsome and generous man, he undertook the task of organising the Holy Qur'an. The Prophet said that "the most educated on what is permitted and forbidden (in Islam) is Mo'ath ibn Jabal" and "Mo'ath will be at the lead of all scholars on Judgment Day."

Mo’ath is regarded as the most educated in matters of Halal (sanctioned acts) and Haram (prohibited acts). Prophet Muhammad sent Mo'ath ibn Jabal as a teacher for the people of Yemen, and later followed Abu Ubeida Amer ibn Al-Jarrah on his victories, becoming his successor.

In Aqaba he was beside the Prophet and his followers from Medina, where he took part in the Allegiance Convention. He died at the age of 38, spending his short life teaching faith and the Holy Qur'an.

Shurahbil ibn Hasanah fled to Abyssinia among the early Muslims and was a Venerable Companion. Shurahbil ibn Hasanah was named for his strong faith, bravery, intelligence and successful administration. He played an active role in the Battle of Yarmouk and the conquering of the Jerusalem campaign, and was assigned by Caliph Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, to command the army to conquer Jordan.

Shurahbil was later appointed governor of the province in Greater Syria by Caliph Omar ibn Al-Khattab, where he distinguished fair dealings with subordinates. Abu Ubeida Amer ibn Al-Jarrah and Shurahbil both died from the plague on the same day.

Amir ibn Abi Waqqas was the maternal cousin of the Prophet and the 11th man to convert to Islam. Devoted to his faith, his mother Himnah, daughter of Abi Sufyan ibn Harb ibn Umayyah, vowed to stay out in the sun if he did not renounce Islam.

He migrated to Abyssinia and fought in the Battle of Uhud and later was consigned with carrying messages from the officers of the Muslim army to the Caliph in Medina. Abu Ubeida was governing the military region of Syria at the time. North of the Jordan Valley within the village of Waqqas, You can visit his tomb located inside the new building erected on vaults.

The Venerable Companion Derar ibn Al-Azwar was a poet and fierce warrior. He took part in the conquest of Greater Syria, along with his sister Khawlah bint Al-Azwar. He also fell victim to the Great Plague in the 18th year after Hijra. In the Jordan Valley, specifically in the town of Deir Alla, you can find the tomb of Dirar ibn Al-Azwar.

We then head to the city of Salt, which was of great importance in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It was a chief administrative centre for the surrounding area throughout the time of Turkish rule. In the 1920s, in the newly-independent state of Transjordan, the city was considered as a likely choice for the capital.

However, Salt was bypassed in favour of Amman—a centrally located village. As a result, Amman transformed into a flourishing modern city, while Salt preserved its small town attractiveness.

Salt is filled with magnificent Ottoman architecture in the classical style due to its history as a Turkish centre of government. You will instantly recognise the long-arched windows, typical to Ottoman houses, as well as an array of steeples atop tall minaret towers over the village. A morning or evening spent walking through the picturesque streets of this fascinating village is time very well spent.

We visit the shrine of Prophet Shu'ayb (Jethro), Midianite father-in-law of Prophet Moses, with whom he took refuge with after killing an Egyptian. The shrine lies inside a modern mosque in Wadi Shu'ayb, 
 

His people were practising corrupt methods in trade, such as under-weighing and under-measuring the commodities they sold. He frequently preached to them about monotheism and encouraged them to abandon their corrupt ways.

On a hill carrying his name, lies the shrine of Prophet Yusha (Joshua) inside a mosque to the west of Salt. Prophet Yusha was a student of Prophet Moses and later became his successor. He led armies of the tribes of Israel to conquer the land of Palestine.  

The Prophet Khidr is mentioned in the Surat Al-Kahf (Chapter 18) in the Qur’an, but not by name. He is a mysterious, immortal figure that Musa encounters at the spot where the ‘two seas’ meet (i.e. at the place where the mortal world meets the world of immortal life, as shown by the event of the fish coming back to life), and that he consequently requests to be allowed to accompany. However, Musa questions Khidr’s actions three times, and finally Khidr, explaining his (righteous) motives, parts with Musa.

Islamic tradition describes that Khidr is one of five or four blessed figures in history that never really died—others being Enoch/Idris; Ilyas/Khidr; Elijah; Isa/Maryam (Mary); and Jesue—all ascended to heaven directly (similar to Prophet Muhammad during Isra). As a result, these few can return to this world at will, and in fact Khidr and Ilyas/Elijah are said to meet through the Hajj at Mecca every year (this also reveals why Khidr has so many shrines/places blessed by him, but no tombs. Jordan is traditionally ‘his land’).

Prophet Khidr is identified in Christianity with St. George and his shrine in Mahis also serves as a local Christian shrine to St. George.

The battleground lies in the highland region about 65km southwest of the Golan Heights, currently on the frontier between Jordan, Israel and Syria.

The battle was fought on the plain of Yarmouk, enclosed on its western edges by a deep valley known as Wadi-ur-Raqad (around 200m deep). This valley meets the Yarmouk River, which flows into the Yarmouk Valley. 

Forming the northern borders between Syria and Jordan, the Yarmouk River meets the River Jordan south of the lake of Tiberia.

Therefore from a strategic point of view, there was only one prominent position on the battlefield—Tel al Jumm'a (Hill of Gathering), elevated at about 100m. The Muslim troops assembled here, gaining a good vantage point of the plain of Yarmouk. Logistically, it had enough water supplies and pastures to sustain both armies, so the Yarmouk plain was excellent for cavalry manoeuvers.

We will be taken to the fields of the village of Saham Al Kfarat, viewing the primary place where the Yarmouk Battle took place. The battleground includes Khalid's Hill (named after Khalid Bin Al Waleed, the leader of the Muslim army); the hills of the Golan Plateau (Al Wakowsa) where the Byzantines descended to the riverbed; and a stretch of the Yarmouk River where the fight took place in its final days.

Yarmouk was a crucial battle in Islamic history. Al Tabari, an Arab historian, stated "there was never a battle as that of Yarmouk". The battle lasted six days and marked one of the first Islamic conquests after the death of Muhammad, rapidly spreading the advancement of Islam in an area that was predominantly Christian.

The Muslim army won the battle by following the Byzantines into the Yarmouk riverbed, spreading the fight from the north of Mukheibeh up to the Wadi Qwaylbeh (Abila), and concluded with the Muslim pursuit of the Byzantines into several canyons. 

Khalid Bin Al Walid, the leader of the Muslim army, successfully pursued and killed Mahan, one of the Byzantines leaders. The other Byzantine leader Hercules, successfully escaped to Antioch, and is quoted saying: "Farewell to Syria, for the last time." 

Though the superior Byzantine commanders had definite advantages of the favoured battleground and larger troops of soldiers, the Muslim army was able to defeat the opposition.

Khalid Al-Walid, commanded a force inferior in number, nonetheless he had the courage and vision to send a cavalry regiment the evening before his attack to seal off a critical path of retreat for enemy troops. 

Khalid Al-Walid was able to see the potential weaknesses and strengths of his positioned troops. Manoeuvring the mobile guard that switched swiftly from one point to another, confused the Byzantine commanders and crippled their effectiveness of using the advantage of their bigger army. Although they managed to stay attacking for five out of the six days, their battle line was notably static and essentially their downfall. 

This contrasts to the efficient attack that Khalid led on the last day, when he rearranged his cavalry and sent them in pursuit of the Byzantines. His great leadership raised his respect among the soldiers and they placed great faith in him as their leader. The greatest factor to their victory however, is their strong faith in Allah.

A notable description of the battle can be found in the book Islam at War, by George F. Nafziger, "Although Yarmouk is little known today, it is one of the most decisive battles in the human history...Had Heraclius' forces prevailed, the modern world would be so changed as to be unrecognisable."

The Prophet Dawud was both a prophet and a king of his people, the Children of Israel. He slew Jalut/Goliath and succeeded Talut/Saul as king. God revealed the Psalms to him and with him, the very hills and birds sung God’s praises. He campaigned for many years and defeated the enemies of his people. According to Islam, the Prophet Dawud is regarded as flawless and to say otherwise is sacrilegious. He spent some time in Jordan, while he was at odds with Saul, and later while he was on his campaign. The Holy Qur’an says (38: 17-18):

“Bear with what they tell, and remember Our bondman Dawud, lord of might. Lo! He was ever turning in remorse [to his Lord]. Lo! We commanded the hills to hymn the praises [of their Lord] by him at nightfall and sunrise.”

We continue to visit Abul-Darda the Venerable Companion’s tomb found in a new building in the town of Soam Al-Shunnaq near Irbid.

Abul-Darda  was best known for exceeding everyone else in memorising, narrating and carrying Prophet Muhammad's hadith. He took a role in the military campaigns and was later designated as governor of the Bahrain region.

Prophet Hud was an ancient Arab Prophet and a descendant of Prophet Nuh. God sent him to his tribe the ‘Aad to warn them that they must praise the one true God, but he was mocked and accused of madness. 
 
A frightful drought was sent by God as a warning, which went unnoticed. So He sent a terrifying wind and black cloud for seven nights and eight days, which eventually led to the deaths of all the non-believers. Hud and his followers escaped God’s wrath. The eleventh Sura in the Qur’an is named after Hud and says (11:50):

“And unto ‘Aad [We sent] their brother, Hud.
He said: O my people! Serve God. Ye have no other god save Him. Lo! Ye does but invents [the idols]!”

The Prophet Yahya was the son of the Prophet Zakariyya/Zachariah and therefore cousin to the blessed Virgin Maryam/Mary. 

Yahya was a religious, ascetic son that motivated others with scripture and travelled the land teaching the word of God, foretelling the imminent arrival of the Messiah. His birth was a miraculous one as his parents were too old to conceive. They were given one in response to his father’s prayer for a son that would carry on his commitment to preaching.

When asked by King Herod Antipas as to the illicitness of his marriage, he refused to acknowledge it as legal. He was beheaded for this refusal, at the encouragement of Salome, in Herod’s citadel at Mukawir/Machaerus. His head was taken and buried at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. His body remained and was buried in Mukawir.

Mentioned in the Qur’an numerous times, Prophet Noah is one of the oldest prophets. There is even a Sura (Chapter 71) titled after him. His tale is that God sent him to his people to warn them to praise only Him and forsake all other idols.  

He was frequently refused, and all but a few poor people heeded his warning. Finally God flooded the earth. Prophet Noah and his followers were spared as they were told to build an ark to survive the floods.

The most notable battle fought throughout Prophet Muhammad's‎ lifetime was the Battle of Mutah, which claimed the lives of his dearest companions, Abdullah bin Ruwaha, Ja'far  bin Abi Talib, and Zeid bin Haritha. They were fighting against a combined Ghssanid and Byzantine army. 

The Muslim army was led by the courageous Zeid bin Haritha (Prophet Muhammad's adopted son) until he fell. Prophet Muhammad’s cousin, the Venerable Companion Ja'far bin Abi Talib, took the flag after Zeid and is known as ‘the flying Ja'far’ because he managed to hold the flag after losing his hands in battle.

Ja'far was similar to the Prophet and shared many of his values. He was known for his generosity towards the needy, and for speaking the words of the Prophet.

The Venerable Companion Abdullah bin Ruwahah was third in charge after Ja'far and Zeid and assumed command after Ja’far’s death. Abdullah was known amongst his companions for his loyalty, patience and obedience. Moreover, he was a believer and selflessly committed soldier. He was also a popular poet of his time and consequently the Prophet’s personal poet. 

Abdullah martyred himself during the Battle of Mutah and as his army went off to encounter an overwhelming number of Byzantine and Ghassanid Arab troops, he uttered his famous final words:

"O my soul! If you aren't killed, you're bound to demise anyhow.
This is the fate of death passing you what you have yearned for; you've been granted if you do what they (Ja'far and Zeid) have done, then you are guided."

Jafar bin Abi Talib bin Abd Al-Muttalib bin Hashim was the Prophet’s first cousin and one of the first Muslims.

He was ten years older than his brother, the Caliph Ali bin Abi Talib, and was one of the greatest Companions. Traditions relate that Jafar was the person who most resembled the Prophet in looks and character. 

Jafar was the first to emigrate from Mecca to Abyssinia. He came back to Medina at the time of the conquest of Khaybar. 

When the Prophet saw Jafar upon his return from Khaybar, he kissed him between the eyes and told him, “I do not know for what to be happier, your return or the conquest of Khaybar”. 

He stayed in Medina for several months until the Prophet entrusted him with the deputy command of the army to raid Mu’tah in the region of Kerak. 

He died there in the month of Jamada Al-Uwla in the eighth year after Hijra, at the age of forty-one. At Mu’tah, Jafar’s right and left arms holding the standard of Islam, were severed in combat. Shortly afterwards, the Prophet had a vision of Jafar in the Highest Paradise, sitting with the other martyrs of the battle, but with wings instead of arms. Thus, Jafar became known to posterity as Jafar Al-Tayar – Jafar, the Winged One.

Abu Usama Zeid Ibn Al-Harithah was the first Companion to embrace Islam after Ali bin Abi Talib. Whilst still a child, Zeid was captured and taken from his mother (of an Arab tribe, far from Mecca) and traded into slavery.
 
The Prophet bought him in Mecca and gave him his freedom. When Zeid’s father and uncle came to look for him to take him back, Zeid refused, choosing to stay with the Prophet instead. 

Thereupon the Prophet adopted him, announcing: “Zeid is my son. I inherit him, and he inherits me”, and this pleased his father and uncle, who left satisfied. For a while, he was known amongst the Muslims as ‘Zeid bin Muhammad’.

Then came the Qur’an verse (33:5), “call them after their fathers. That is equal in the sight of God,” and Zeid became known as ‘Ibn (the son of) Al-Harithah’ again. Zeid is also the only Companion mentioned in the Qur’an by name (33:37), “So when Zeid had dissolved (his marriage) with her, we gave her unto thee in marriage.” 

Zeid was the Prophet’s leading military commander, and when he was put in charge and sent with an army, as was done with his young son Usama. 

According to the Lady ‘Aisha, had Zeid lived, he would probably have been the first Caliph. Zeid was the Commander-in-Chief of the Muslim forces at Battle of Mu’tah.

Martyred there in the eighth year after the Hijra at the age of fifty-five. The Prophet grieved his death to his Companions with tears in his eyes, but saw him in the Highest Paradise, in the same vision that he saw Jafar.

The great Companion Abdallah bin Rawahah bin Tha’labah, also perceived as Abu Amro’ Al-Ansari Al-Khazraji Al-Badri, was formerly a Christian scribe from Medina, who participated in the Pact at Aqaba. 

During the Battle of Badr, the Prophet left him behind in charge of Medina. Later he was sent out at the head of a detachment of 30 mounted men to attack Usayr bin Rozam in Khaybar, whom he killed.
 
He was then appointed by the Prophet to collect alms from the fruits of trees (which were mostly date palms). Abdallah was known for his patience, his love of Jihad, his obedience and his piety. 

According to Abu Al-Darda’a, “if we happened to travel with the Prophet on a hot day, no one would be fasting but the Prophet and Abdallah bin Rawahah”. 

When the following verse was unveiled (26: 224), “as for poets, the erring follows them,” Ibn Rawahah thought himself to be amongst the latter.

When the Muslim army marched on to Mutah close to the region of Ma’an, the Byzantines had prepared a large army to fight them. Zeid then consulted his companions, and they told him to withdraw. 

But Ibn Rawahah remained silent, and when Zeid consulted him personally, he said, “we did not march here to steal but to fight, and we do not fight them because of better equipment or superior numbers, my judgment is to go ahead and fight them”. 

He had been appointed by the Prophet as the third-in-charge of the army, after Zeid and Jafar, and was killed during the Battle of Mu’tah in the eighth year after Hijra. However, he was later seen, along with Zeid and Jafar, in Paradise in the Prophet’s vision.

This monastery is a one hour climb up 800 rock steps from the basin restaurant/museum area. Don’t be intimidated by the ascent though; donkeys are available, but the essence of the experience for many people is in the walk itself.

What to expect:

While it is not as famous as the Treasury, the Monastery is considered one of the most impressive views at Petra. It is similar to the Treasury yet only larger (50m high x 45m wide). While containing much less decoration, it is still beautifully carved and worth every one of the 800 steps you took to reach it.

If you are a lover of scenic landscapes and breath-taking views, another part of your day should include this location. With just an extra ten minute walk from the Monastery, you will be happy you took the extra time. Here you will enjoy panoramic views of the Wadi Araba Valley. This walk can be extra rewarding for the bird watchers among the group as eagles populate this area in abundance.

What better way of viewing the Treasury than to see it lit up by hundreds of candles? Imagine the rose-coloured rock sparkling with hundreds of tiny dancing flames lighting your way throughout. You will enjoy drinking traditional Bedouin tea while traditional Bedouin music plays softly in the background.

The journey starts at the visitor centre, with candles lining the way to the Treasury. The candles give the journey a whimsical effect, while the only sound you hear is that of your own breath echoing in the Siq (gorge).

Petra by Night runs three times a week. Tours start at 8:30 pm and finish at 10:00 pm every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Ticket: 12 Jordanian dinars.

Whether you are tired after a long day of exploring the city of Petra, or if you are preparing for your night tour, a Turkish bath is a must for a true visitor’s experience. Trust us, every muscle in your body will thank you. A renowned local family owns the baths where we will be taking you so you are guaranteed an authentic Turkish bath experience. Feel free to bring your suit with you, or if you have forgotten yours, one can be provided.

As you enter the first chamber, your masseur will greet you. You will then be cleaned with warm soapy water, and rinsed off by pouring warm water over your head. Next it’s off to the steam room. The steam is mixed with a special blend of local herbs that will aid your breathing and also break down those sore muscles. It’s a unisex bath so you and your friends can enjoy each other’s company while in the steam room.

Afterwards, we’re off to the hot stones where you can put your tired feet up, aiding your blood circulation (definitely needed after all those steps!) Once you’re ready you can head back into the steam room to prepare for your massage. We conclude our time at the Turkish baths with a cool down, followed by some local herbal tea, before we head back to your hotel or off to dinner. This experience will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated like never before!

Price: 24 Jordanian dinars for the full works.

The Prophet Har’un bin ‘Imran was the elder of the Prophet Musa and the descendant of the Prophet Ibrahim, through his grandson the Prophet Ya’cub (Jacob). However, whilst Musa was a messenger and a prophet, Harun was a prophet only. 

He shared with Musa in his missions with the pharaoh, and in leading the tribes of Israel out of captivity in Egypt. He was later buried by Musa and his people on Mount Hor, near Petra. The Qur’an relates Musa’s prayer (20: 25-36):

“[Musa] said: O my Lord! Expand for me my breast. Ease my task for me. And remove the impediment from my speech. So they may understand what I say. And select for me a minister from my family: Harun, my brother. Add to my strength through him. And let him share my task. Ever we glorified thee much, and much remembered thee. Lo! Thou didst sees us. He said: thou art allowed thy request, O Musa.”

The majority of the people including the Pharaoh of Egypt, ignored the warning signs God sent repeatedly. The people pleaded with Moses, promising to pray to God alone and to free the Children of Israel, but they kept breaking their promises. Finally, God revoked His mercy and gave the order for Moses to guide his people out of Egypt.

“But when we lifted the suffering over them to a fixed term, that they had to reach, observe!  They broke their promise!  So We took punishment from them. We sank them in the sea, because they denied Our signs, and were careless about them.” (Qur’an 7: 130-136)

The Pharaoh’s spies knew that something serious was happening, and the Pharaoh asked for a meeting of his most esteemed advisors. They resolved to gather the entire armed forces to track the fleeing slaves. Assembling the army took all night and the Pharaoh’s army did not leave the borders of the city until dawn.

They marched into the desert and it was not long before the dust raised by the approaching army could be seen in the distance. The Children of Israel did not arrive at the edge of the Red Sea long before the front line of the army.

They were trapped between the Red Sea in front of them, and the avenging army at their back. Panic and fear began to spread within their ranks and they begged Moses to save them. 

Moses had been walking at the back of his people and he could see the army approaching. He made his way through the crowd to the edge of the sea. He walked amongst his people easing their fears and telling them to keep faith and continue believing that God would not abandon them.

At the tip of the Red Sea, Moses stood and gazed out toward the horizon. Ibn Kathir states that Joshua looked to Moses and said, “ahead of us is this difficult barrier, the sea, and at the back of us the enemy; indeed death is certain!” Moses did not fear; he stood quietly and expected for God to keep His promise, freeing the Children of Israel.

At that moment, as fear swept over the Children of Israel, God inspired Moses to strike the sea with his stick.

A fierce blowing wind began; the sea started to swirl and spin, and quickly it parted to show a pathway; the ground of the sea became dry enough for them to walk across it.

Moses began to guide the people across the dry passage in the middle of the sea. He waited until the last person had started walking across the sea before he looked back at the advancing army and then followed his people across the seabed. As they approached the other side, the fear and panic overwhelmed the Children of Israel. They once again began to ask and beg for Moses to close the passage. 

Moses rejected their pleas; God’s plan was already in motion, and he was confident that they would be saved even though the Pharaoh’s army had chased them into the dry seabed passageway.

“And We guided the Children of Israel across the sea, and Pharaoh with his armies followed them in oppression and hatred.”

When the sea drowned the army behind them he said, “none has the right to be praised but He, in what the Children of Israel regard, I am one of the Muslims (those who resign to God’s Will).”

Ibn Kathir narrates the death of the Pharaoh, “The curtain dropped on Pharaoh’s tyranny, and the tides threw his corpse up to the westward seashore. The Egyptians recognised him and knew that the god whom they prayed and obeyed was a mere man who could not hold death away from his neck.”

When Pharaoh had the wealth, power, strength, and good health he refused to acknowledge God, but when he saw death awaiting he cried out to God with horror and fear. If humankind remembers God in moments of ease, God will remember even the humblest of human beings in times of distress.

Prophet Lut was the nephew of the Prophet Ibrahim and emigrated with him from Ur (Iraq).

Although the Prophet Ibrahim went to live in Palestine (in Hebron), Lut went to reside in the lands southern of the Dead Sea. Lut warned his people to desist from their homosexual practises, but they would not listen. 

Two angels sent by God warned him to flee, so during the early hours of the night he did that with his daughters, to his cave in Ghor Safi, and the next morning the angels destroyed every last one of the sinners.

“And lo! Lut truly was of those sent [to warn], When We protected him and his household, everyone; Save an old woman among those who left behind, Then We destroyed the others” (Qur’an 37:133-136).

According to Islam, ‘Isa/Jesus was viewed as the Messiah ‘Isa, son of Maryam, and a prophet of God and His message that he carried unto Mary and a Spirit from Him (4:171).

The question of his super-eminence over the other Messengers expressed as follows (2:153):

“We have favoured some of these Messengers over others. Some of them God talked to, while others He asked in degree, and We gave ‘Isa, son of Mary, cleared proofs, and We strengthened him with the Holy Spirit… “

The Holy Qur’an also says (23:50), “And we got the son of Maryam and his mother a Portent...”

‘Isa/Jesus was baptised by Yahya/John the Baptist in the River Jordan. It was then the Holy Spirit settled on him in the form of a dove and emerged into the Jordanian side of the River where he wandered for forty days in the wilderness.