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Once Rasulullah said to his Sahaabah (radhiyallahu anhum), “How wonderful is Shaam!” The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu anhum) asked, “Why is that?” Rasulullah replied, “I see the angels of Allah Ta’ala spreading their wings over Shaam.” Ibn Abbaas رضي الله عنه then added, “The Ambiyaa (alayhimus salaam) lived therein and there isn’t a place in Al Quds (Jerusalem) where a Nabi has not prayed or an angel has not stood.” Each of these places is full of history and has great lessons in it for those that visit. Since many Muslims from our country visit the blessed lands, it would be beneficial to note down the history and virtues of each site as this will make the trip more meaningful for the visitor. Knowing the virtues of each place will most definitely increase the value of the noble journey and create love and respect in the heart of the visitors. Most of the facts mentioned in this booklet have been taken from the works of Hadhrat Mufti Taqi Usmaani Saahib and his elder brother Hadhrat Mufti Rafee’ Usmaani Saahib (daamat barakaatuhuma). They have written a detailed treatise in the urdu language named Jahaan Deeda and Ambiyaa ki Sarzameen me. Both these books are worth reading as they contain a great wealth of knowledge. Together with this, Hadhrat Mufti Saahib (daamat barakaatuhu) valuable advices have also been penned down for the benefit of the reader.