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  - The shrines of the prophet associates

The city of Salt and its surroundings provide a home for many of the religious figures that have shaped Islamic history. These shrines are mentioned in the Quran and they include the shrine of prophet Shuaib that lies in the Wadi Shuaib area. Prophet Shuaib comes from the Medien tribe and is the father of prophet Mosses's wife.

In the western part of the city located on a hill over looking the valley of Goor lies the shrine of prophet Uosha'a. Prophet Uosha'a was the associate of prophet Mussa and was also his successor. He was known for leading the Isralili Asbat on a battle to concur the land of Jerusalem and Palestine.

To the South West of Salt in an area called khurbit Ayoub lie the remains of an old building that is known to be the burial ground for Prophet Ayoub.

Inside the city of Salt and named after the man it symbolizes lies the shrine of Khader peace of upon him. He was named Khader ( green ) because everywhere he prayed turned green , the gathering place where Khader and prophet Mussa met was Bahrain complex .

 
 
   

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