Sacred Places in Lebanon - Holy Places in Lebanon

 I will show you many Sacred Places that you can see here in Lebanon...take a look.

The Shrine of Prophet Abourkab(pbuh)

He is called Abourkab because he used to stay in prostration for a big period of time.This Shrine is located in a Mountain in a village called Aaramta,close to Eklimattoufah(a village in the South of Lebanon). Some people go to this Shrine in order to pay promises. If you plan to visit this Shrine, you have to know, that you go by car until de beginning of the mountain, then you have to stop the car and continue walking.

Walking up to the Mountain is a little bit difficult,  because the rise is very straight, and you have to walk more than one hour uphill, so be prepared for a long walk.

Some of the group arrived and some not, not because of walking but the Sun was so hot. Those who did told the story.  

When you get to the top, you will feel rewarded. Very few people go to this place, so if you want to see nature, pray, stay alone or meditate, that is the ideal place for you to escape from your life to your life.

THe Shrine of Prophet Najjoum(pbuh)

It is located in Taraya, Baalbek. Inside the Shrine there is an old tomb, and close to it a foutain which water does never run dry. Even if people drink from it, and it does not increase in the winter. People visit it in order to have gain blessings and to drink from this blessed water.

The Shrine of Prophet Khadr

This Shrine is in Baalbeck in the village of Kfardabsh where is believed that the Prophet  has passed by.

He is most often said to be a contemporary of Moses, the 18th sura ("The Cave") presents a narrative where Khidr accompanies Moses and tests him about his oath to not ask any questions.

The Shrine of Guardian Muhammad Ibn Hassan Al-Askari(pbuh)

This Shrine is a small Shrine located in the village of Tun, Nabatiyeh.The Shrine is surrounded by mountains. Muhammad Ibn Hassan  is also called as Abu Anwar, he is the son of Imam Hassan Al-Askari, the eleventh Imam for Shiia Muslims. 

The Shrine of Prophet Yunnus/Jonah(pbuh)

This Shrine is located in Jieh which is a seaside town in Mount Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea. It lies 24km south of Beirut. The Prophet Jonah was said to have landed on its shores when he was spat out of the giant fish described in the Old Testament, and this shrine was built which stands until today. Also for muslims Prophet Jonah is a very important Prophet , and for jew  is one of the 12 Prophets included in the Tanakh. The Shrine is visited during all year.

The Shrine of Prophet Yusha/Joshua(pbuh)

The Shrine of Prophet Joshua(pbuh), is located in el- Menyeh(Tripoli), in the moutain triple, there is a cave  over a depth of 15 meters where expands the tomb of the
 Prophet. Visited by believers from the people of the book:Jews,
Christians and Muslims.

The townspeople say that the Prophet died thirsty, and surprisingly water has fallen from the ceiling of the cave on the grave of the Prophet. 

Miracles have been seen in this place, as sick people being cured. 

This is an important and attractive place in Lebanon to the World, for those who believe.

Yusha' bin Nun carried out the first assignment of Musa on their first arrival at the Promised land. After the death of Harun he accompanied Musa in the desert for forty years and carried out all the assignments that were previously carried out by Harun.  When they returned to the banks of Jordan River after their wretched journeys in the desert, Musa appointed him his deputy and went up the mountain for the last time. He never came back. 

It was Yusha' bin Nun who led Bani Israil into the city of Yareho (Jericho) and arranged the settlement of the twelve tribes of Bani Israil in the land of Kin'an. It was his responsibility to personally see the burial of the remains of Prophet Yusuf amongst his forefathers in accordance with his will. 

He died when all the task of settling the Israilites was accomplished according to the Will of Allah. Yusha' bin Nun is known as Jashua in the Torah.

Reference:

http://www.al-huda.com/TPOI_25.htm 

The Shrine of Prophet Yusuf/Joseph(pbuh)

In the Village of Qfardan, west of Baalbek is located the Shrine of Prophet Joseph(pbuh), with a beautiful architecture with arched domes and doors. The Place is very spacious, open, and has a lot of wind even in summer time. Prophet Joseph(pbuh) is very important to christians, muslims and jews.

The Shrine of John the Baptist/Yahyah(pbuh)

Well, it is fascinating to see the meeting of religions, in a Mosque it is the "tomb of John Baptist". Some people say that his Tomb is in  a mosque in Syria where his head is located. The same person is admired and loved by Chritians and Muslims. He is a martyr for both because all believe that he was killed and had the head cut. This Shrine is located in Haret Saida, where you can have a full view of Saida.

 Close to the Tomb is written" Hussein" in Arabic, which is the Grandson of Prophet Muhammad((PBUH&HP), and an Imam for Muslims Shiias, and he(pbuh)also had the head cut in Karbala.

 

One of the verses of Holy Quran about John the Baptist (Yahya):

Surah Maryam 12-15

[And when the son was born and grew up, he was told,] "O John! Hold fast unto the divine writ with [all thy] strength!" - for We granted him wisdom while he was yet a little boy, as well as, by Our grace, [the gift of] compassion and purity; and he was [always] conscious of Us and full of piety towards his parents; and never was he haughty or rebellious.Hence, [God's] peace was upon him on the day when he was born, and on the day of his death, and | will be [upon him] on the day when he shall be raised to life [again].

Many of Chrsitians Personalities are buried in Mosques, because they are important and Sacred for both faiths.

 

The Shrine of Prophet Nun(pbuh)

This Shrine is located also in Machghara(West Beqqa), close to the Shrine of Prophet Mery(pbuh). One is very near to another, so while going to visit one, don't forget to visit the other. There is also a mosque where people go and pray,  enjoying all the moments, seeking God's blessings.

The Shrine of Prophet Noah(pbuh)

 

The Shrine is located in Qarak, Zahle( Beqqa). This place is visited by people from all the world, and people from different religions. Specially in important religious's dates. The Tomb of the Prophet(pbuh) is very big, approximately 30 meters.

The Shrine of Prophet Najam(a.s)

This Shrine is located in Niha, Zahle. The Shrine was built 1944, both Christians and Muslims visit this place as you can see in the wall is the photo of Virgin Mary, and another one remembering the martyrdom of Imam Hussein(pbuh), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad(pbyh&hp).

This place is surrounded by Cypress trees and the
Shrine was built of stone rocky, lovely to the eyes.

The Shrine of Prophet Misha(pbuh)

 This Shrine is located in Assabbah village, in Jezzine. At the top of the moutain is the Shrine, the access is a little bit difficult. So we had to continue it walking, because by car was impossible.  We saw two places each one in a different moutain, so we had to divid the group in two, some going to one place and other going to another place. But when you got inside, the places are not in very good conditions, because almost no one visit there. There is the place where the Prophet used to pray according to inhabitants of Jezzine.

If you want to be alone and feel a great sensation of peace the Shrine of Prophet Misha is a good option.

The Shrine of Prophet Mery(pbuh)

This is the Shrine of Prophet Mery(pbuh) which isin the Moutain Mery, it is located in the village of Machghara, in the West Beqqa. Going to this place you will pass by the Lake of Qaraooun which is great.

Machghara is a village with most of all muslims inhabitants, but the other villages around are formed by a Christian Population. Close to Machghara is located Ain Zara, which is a river with waterfalls. Going to visit Prophet Mery(pbuh),passed by this beautiful natural places too.
 

The Tomb of Prophet Kzaiber(pbuh)

Close to El- Menyeh(Tripoli), in a village called Kzaiber is located the Tomb of the Prophet Kzaiber(pbuh). There is no a Shrine for this Tomb, but the Tomb is in a cemeterey with others. However the Tomb has a triangular form different than others in the cemetery, but equal shape to other Prophets that we visited, and the green cloth covering the grave.

The Shrine of Prophet Kasem(a.s)

 The Shrine of Prophet Kasem(pbuh) is located in the Village Qasmiyeh, in Tyre(South of Lebanon), close to the river Al-Kasemia. This Shrine is surrounded of trees and close to it, there is also a well,  where supernatural things happened according to inhabitants of the village.

The Shrine of Prophet Imran(pbuh), Prophet Joachim

The Shrine of Prophet Imran is located in Al Qalilah (Tyre) which is close to the Shrine of Shimon in Naqoura. Prophet Imran(pbuh) is the father of Lady Mary(pbuh).

This is a small place, as you can see in the photo the door also is very small, but a beautiufl and nice place to pray. People are not sure that the Prophet(pbuh) is really buried there, but his tomb or its representation is there.

The Shrine of Prophet Sami(pbuh

The Shrine of Prophet Sami(pbuh) is located in the West of Baalbeck in the city of Shamastar. It is a very calm place for meditation and prayers, but different than others Shrines that use to be in a  brown or green color inside, which is the favourite color of Prophet Muhammad(pbuh&hp), this Shrine is Blue, and the Tomb is not white, but black.

The Shrine of Prophet Sari(pbuh)

After Sarafand( South of Lebanon), there is a village  called Aadloun where is located the Shrine of Prophet Sari(a.s). The old Shrine is being trasnformed in a big, new Shrine. In that place the view is incredible, and even in hot winter, you dont few heat, because the wind there is very strong. Very beautiful and special place to know.