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| jannah |
| 04/06/02 at 00:09:32 |
| [color=purple][slm] Well y'all asked for it.... here is question four of who want's to be a mu'min!!!! [/color][color=black] Why are there two burial vaults where Salahuddin Al Ayyubi is buried? Be specific and give details. Site your source (whether it be book, website, tv, etc.) [/color] ;) regis sits back and has a [] mmmhmm ps don't forget to send to [color=red]admin[/color] !! :-X You have till April 12th 12 AM EST. |
| 05/09/02 at 22:39:25 |
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| Re: WWTBAM: question 4444 (four) |
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| 04/18/02 at 04:25:54 |
| [color=green] [slm] brothers and sisters, Congratulations on completing q5. I know it was a hard one~!!! We had some really crazy answers trying to figure out who was buried in the second tomb: john the baptist (who is buried in damascus very close to salahuddin in the ummayid masjid), muawiyyah (buried close by in the old city), or even that that they built two valuts so no one could take salahuddin's body out (that one I've never heard of sorry). We also had some really beautiful answers like : [/color] [color=purple] [code] Marcie Quote: Why are there two burial vaults where Salahuddin Al Ayyubi is buried? Be specific and give details. It was 4th March 1193, he was 55 years of age, and had been in his beloved city for just five months. He was buried after the prayer of 'Asr the same day. A year later al-Afdal his son had the following inscription placed on the door of his beloved father's tomb: "Almighty Allah, look upon his soul and open to him the gates of Paradise, the last victory for which he hoped." To many people in Europe..........but to others he was a celebrated hero, a role model for many European knights in years to come. Writers romanticised his character and he was portrayed as a chivalrous and legendary figure in European romantic poetry. When Richard's horse was killed in battle, Salahuddin sent him a fresh one saying: "It is not proper that a warrior should have to fight on foot." In times of war he dispayed great clemency and was more than generous to enemy civilians, allowing them to go free with their lives and goods, an act of humanity that was rarely shown to Muslims by their enemies. Europe to this day still holds in awe the chivalrous behaviour of Salahuddin, culminating in a marble tomb erected for him during the 19th Century by the German Kaiser (as opposed to the humble burial he was given by his family.) Taken from Muslim Heroes of the Crusades by Shahnaz Husain [/code] [/color][color=green] This question required some good research and the stuff ppl found on the web was pretty confusing even to me. Best detective work should go to Asim...here I'll try to answer some of the questions: [quote] =================================== Asim WWTBAM Q #4 on: Apr 13th, 2002, 7:18pm Assalaamu alaikum, Why are there two burial vaults where Salahuddin Al Ayyubi is buried? Be specific and give details. Site your source (whether it be book, website, tv, etc.) The 50/50 was neither specific nor detailed! But if that is what is required then my final answer is: German Kaiser Wilhelm II paid for the restoration and rebuilding of Salahuddin?s mausoleum in Damascus by adding a new burial vault to the structure in the end of the 19th century. Site of my sources? 1) Damascus 2) Ohio - hehe Okay, here are the details and sources: http://www.geocities.com/alsham79/saladin.htm Saladin?s (Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi) tomb is one of the most understated tombs of any great historical figure, perhaps a reminder of the modesty of this outstanding Muslim leader. Who died without personal wealth though this command ran from Northern Iraq to Libya. The tomb was completed in 1196, after the death of Saladin in 1193. The modesty of this site perhaps contributed to its neglect over the centuries. En route to the Holy Land in 1898, the German Kaiser Wilhelm II passed through Damascus and funded the restoration of the chamber as a tribute to the Ottoman Sultan, Abdel Hamid II. The silver lamp over the new tomb bears the monograms of the Kaiser and of the Sultan. The Sultan?s memorial is in white marble but the remains of the original in humbler wood with intricate floral design. The inscription reads: Oh Allah, be satisfied with this soul and open to him the gates of paradise, the last conquest for which he hoped. http://www.syriatourism.org/saladin.htm On leaving the Great Mosque by the north gate we turn to the left. The little mausoleum, half-hidden in a small garden and covered by red-ribbed dome, contains the tomb of Salah al Din (Saladin), who rallied Islam at one of the most critical periods and defeated the Crusaders invaders. The building, which had been neglected at one time, was restored at the end of the last century, thanks to the interested generosity of the German Kaiser, Wilhelm II, who had his monogram placed on a lamp hanging over the tomb. Next to the Sultan?s green marble memorial stone (offered by Kaiser Wilhelm II during his visit to Damascus in 1878), in accordance with his wishes, lies that of his faithful secretary. The walls are decorated with some most beautiful mosaics. The above should answer the question. ------------------------------------------- It is not clear if the second tomb/vault has someone buried in it, and if so, who? This was what that was so confusing for me. 1) The following sentence (from the above site) seems to suggest that Salahuddin?s secretary, Imad-ud-deen al-Isfahaani (d. 1199), is buried with him. However, I checked three bios of Salahuddin and I couldn?t find any statement that Salahuddin had wished that Imad be buried with him. Next to the Sultan?s green marble memorial stone (offered by Kaiser Wilhelm II during his visit to Damascus in 1878), in accordance with his wishes, lies that of his faithful secretary. [/quote] I'm pretty sure no one is buried in that tomb alongside him. Both tombs say Maqaam Salahuddin al Ayyubi. They are raised coffins in a small room that ppl walk around. There's nothing else there to mark someone else. I think that sentence is saying that 'lies that of his faithful secretary' refers to a memorial stone?? [quote] 2) Then, there is this person's travelogue that says that Kaiser Wilhelm is buried in the second vault (I tend to believe this, but?). http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/8987/damascus.htm Leaving the mosque [Ommayyad Mosque], we went to the Mausoleum of Salah Al Din. Inside were two tombs [?] - one housed the remains of the Muslim who overthrew the Crusaders and one housed Kaiser Wilhelm II who had the mausoleum constructed. [/quote] that I have to say I've never heard of..and as it's a guy's travelogue i'm sure he probably got mixed up by the guidebook saying the second tomb was paid for by kasier wilhelm... .a webpage on Kaiser Wilhelm II has this to say about his fate: The Kaiser was forced to abdicate as part of the Armistice. He went to Holland where he died in 1941. He is buried at Doorn. [quote] 3) And then, there is this pieces that say that a Turkish pilot is buried in the area (the second piece says that they are buried in the courtyard, which is not exactly *in* in the mausoleum, but still confusing?). http://www.geocities.com/kirbas/altinkan.html Captain Mehmet Fethi Bey : He was born in 1887 at Ayazpasa. He graduated from Deniz Carkci College in 1907 and from 1912 to 1913 he studied aviation in England. He fought in the Balkan Warsand for his bravery was awarded the Silver Merit Medal. In 1914 he became a captain and took off from Istanbul on 8th February 1914, bound for Alexandria. His plane called "Muavet-i Milliye". His plane crashed on the 22nd February 1914 between Damascus and Tiberias ( Sea of Galilee ) in the valley of Hell. He was the first Turkish Air Force captain to die in a plane crash. He was buried in Damascus in Saladin's Mausoleum. http://www.syria-online.com/culture/cult_artc/syrian_avionics.html Fate had another plan for the unfortunate pilot and his assistant copilot, their plane fell near the lake of Tibirias, and the bodies of the two men were brought back to Damascus where they were buried in the front yard of the mausoleum of the great Islamic conqueror Saladin. [/quote] there are some graves outside the Salahuddin building to the side in the same area. They are fighter pilots, but they aren't in the same tomb mausoleum [quote] 4) And finally, there may be no one buried in the second vault. Wilhelm II probably just rebuilt a new vault because the old one was in bad shape and could not be restored this seems most plausible to me. [/quote] I'll agree with this fourth conclusion. Reports have it that he admired Salahuddin being a military commander himself. More cynical writers say he paid for the restoration and second tomb as a show to win the support of Syria for the great war. Regardless to actually be in that room and say salams to one of the greatest warriors, muslims, hero of the muslim world. Someone of the likes we pray for to be raised again amongst us. It's just pretty amazing. You really feel unworthy, who are we to be walking around his little resting place.. I don't know..Anyway I hope we all learned a little something about him while we were researching for this q!! [quote] Okay Regis, you have been to Damascus, what is the TRUTH?! :) [/quote] I'd have to say Allah knows best.:) [/color] |
| 04/18/02 at 04:35:57 |
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| Re: WWTBAM: question 4444 (four) |
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| salik |
| 04/18/02 at 08:23:03 |
| [slm] So what's your final answer Regis? Did I get a point or not? [slm] |
| 04/18/02 at 13:46:04 |
| salik |
| Re: WWTBAM: question 4444 (four) |
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| talib_ilm |
| 04/19/02 at 23:45:50 |
| Assalam Alaykum Waramatullah, Reading through all the answers posted, I am left more confused as to what the correct answer to the question is. In my opinion, I do not think the question was answered. All the answers provided seem speculative to me, It appears that their is no accurate or correct answer to the question. Could Jannah or someone please clarify this doubt which I have by posting the correct answer to the question. JazakaAllah Khairan Wasalam Alaykum, Abdulkareem |
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| jannah |
| 04/22/02 at 01:39:05 |
| The answer is that the kaiser of germany wilhelm the II built the second white marble coffin in salahuddin's mausoleum and that is why there are two coffin things there. |
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| admin |
| 04/24/02 at 17:14:08 |
| siddiqui asslam alikum Salahuddin Al Ayyubi 's vaults on: Apr 8th, 2002, 1:27am Salahuddin Al Ayyubi died in 1193 and was buried in Damascus A wooden tomb with intricate floral design bearing the inscription "Oh Allah, be satisfied with this soul and open to him the gates of paradise, the last conquest for which he hoped" was erected in 1196 En route to the Jerasulem in 1898, the German Kaiser Wilhelm II passed through Damascus he funded the restoration of the chamber in white marble as a tribute to the Ottoman Sultan, Abdel Hamid II. The silver lamp over the new tomb bears the monograms of the Kaiser and of the Sultan source :http://www.geocities.com/alsham79/saladin.htm "OARS ALONE CAN NEVER PREVAIL TO REACH THE DISTANT SHORE THE WINDS OF HEAVEN SHOULD SWELL THE SAIL OR ALL THE TOIL IS LOST" ================================================= Noor verily, in remembrance of God do hearts find rest wwtbam on: Apr 9th, 2002, 12:05pm OK, I think it's time for a lifeline, this question is hard <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/cry.gif> could you throw me a 50/50 plz? wassalamu alaikum O Allah join our hearts (in love) and rectify our (mutual) affairs and guide us on the road to peace, and take us from darkness towards the light. And protect us from evils, the apparent and hidden, and bless us in our sight, our hearing, our hearts, our spouse and children, and bestow on us (all that is good), for you are the Bestower, the Merciful. =================================== noera WWTBAM Answer 4 on: Apr 10th, 2002, 12:24am As salaamu alaikum, This is what I've discovered. <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/shocked.gif> There are two vaults inside the mausoleum of Salauddin Ayubi. One is the original in which he is buried. It was built in 1193. The second one, which is actually empty, was donated by the German Emperor Wilhelm II because he was a great admirer of Salauddin. This one was built in 1898. My sources are: from http://www.travelchat.yucom.be/slogue.html from http://www.zanobia.net/issues/index.php?ei=2 Wa alaikum as salaam, Noera "O ye who believe! stand out firmly for Allah, as witnesses to fair dealing, and let not the hatred of others to you make you swerve to wrong and depart from justice. Be just: that is next to piety: and fear Allah. For Allah is well-acquainted with all that ye do." Surah-al-Maida. Ayah 8. =================================== imran WWTBAM: question 4444 (four) on: Apr 10th, 2002, 1:45pm The two tombs in the masoleum constitute the original, which is a walnut-coloured box built from wood and a second made from white marble. The original tomb was completed in 1196, after the death of Saladin in 1193. The beautiful inscription on it reads: Oh Allah, be satisfied with this soul and open to him the gates of paradise, the last conquest for which he hoped. In 1899, the German Kaiser Wilhelm II passed through Damascus and funded the restoration of the chamber and put a marble tomb beside the original: hence the two tombs. <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/bebzi.gif> imran <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/brother.gif> source: http://www.geocities.com/alsham79/saladin.htm and http://www.coxnews.com/washingtonbureau/staff/kaplow/08-19-00SYRIATRAVEL ADV19COX.html =================================== Taalibatul_ilm Contest week 4 lifeline on: Apr 11th, 2002, 2:29am Well, I tried with the "ask a friend". <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/smiley.gif> I finally found a picture and now understand the question better, found a one-liner that his trusted secretary was in the vault next to him, but have no confidence what so ever in this answer. Could I please have a 50/50? إنّ هذا القرآن يهدي للتي هي أقوم ويبشّرُ المؤمنين الّذين يعملون الصالحت أنّ لهم أجرًا كبيرًا Indeed this Qur'an guides to that which is most suitable and gives good tidings to the believers who do righteous deeds that they will have a great reward. Al-Isra' 9 =================================== SisterHania Q4 on: Apr 11th, 2002, 6:20pm Salahuddin Al Ayyubi was one of Islam's greatest leaders. He defended Islam at one of the most critical periods and defeated the invading Crusaders. Even though his command ran from Northern Iraq to Libya he died without personal wealth. Salahuddin died in Damascus and was buried in a little mausoleum next to the Omayyad Masjid. His tomb was completed in 1196 after his demise in 1193. The modesty of this site perhaps contributed to its neglect over the centuries. In 1898, the German Emperor Wilhelm II passed through Damascus and funded the restoration of the chamber as a tribute to the Ottoman Sultan, Abdel Hamid II. Those were the extent the Germans went to in order to cultivate the Arabs as allies before World War I. The new tomb has a silver lamp over it which bears the monograms of the Emperor and the Sultan. The Sultan's memorial is in white marble but the remains of the original are in a faded box of walnut-colored wood with intricate floral design. The inscription reads: Oh Allah, be satisfied with this soul and open to him the gates of paradise, the last conquest for which he hoped. Next to the Sultan's marble memorial stone,in accordance with his wishes,lies that of his faithful secretary. sources: http://www.travelchat.yucom.be/slogue.html http://www.syriatourism.org/saladin.htm http://www.geocities.com/alsham79/ Malik ibn Anas (d.179H) said, "The Sunnah is like the Ark of Noah. Whoever embarks upon it reaches salvation and whoever refuses is drowned." [Majmoo' ul-Fatawaa 4/57] =================================== Asim Lifeline on: Apr 11th, 2002, 11:19pm Assalaamu alaikum, Man, this question is tricky! There is someone buried with Salahuddin but the sketchy sources indicate any of 3 different people!! So, I need the 50/50. Wasalaam. =================================== Abu_Atheek ANSWER TO WWTBAM - Q4 on: Apr 12th, 2002, 10:11am Quote: Why are there two burial vaults where Salahuddin Al Ayyubi is buried? Because two is company and three is a crowd <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/undecided.gif> <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/undecided.gif> <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/undecided.gif> At first, I was thinking of the two Turkish Air Force pilots, Fethi Bey and Nuri Bey, who were buried in the same mausoleum where Salahuddin Al Ayyubi's body lies. I understood the question as referring to them. Quote: Captain Mehmet Fethi Bey : He was born in 1887 at Ayazpasa. He graduated from Deniz Carkci College in 1907 and from 1912 to 1913 he studied aviation in England. He fought in the Balkan Warsand for his bravery was awarded the Silver Merit Medal. In 1914 he became a captain and took off from Istanbul on 8th February 1914, bound for Alexandria. His plane called "Muavet-i Milliye". His plane crashed on the 22nd February 1914 between Damascus and Tiberias ( Sea of Galilee ) in the valley of Hell. He was the first Turkish Air Force captain to die in a plane crash. He was buried in Damascus in Saladin's Mausoleum. First Lieutenant Nuri Bey : He was born in Istanbul in 1891. In 1911 he graduated from Artillery College as Lieutenant. He completed his education in England in 1912. He was sent to France to be trained as a pilot and returned during Balkan Wars. On the 11th March 1914, on his flight from Istanbul to Cairo, he was killed whilst taking off from Jaffa and crashed in the sea. He was buried in Saladin's Mausoleum in Damascus. Story from: http://www.geocities.com/kirbas/altinkan.html When I looked at two pictures of the tomb of Salahuddin Ayyubi, I could see an extra burial vault located very close to it, and then I thought the question did not refer to the two pilots, but to Salahuddin Ayyubi and to the two vaults. Here are the two pictures I viewed: Quote: Saladin's tomb is one of the most understated tombs of any great historical figure, perhaps a reminder of the modesty of this outstanding Muslim leader. Who died without personal wealth though this command ran from Northern Iraq to Libya. The tomb was completed in 1196, after the death of Saladin in 1193. The modesty of this site perhaps contributed to its neglect over the centuries. En route to the Holy Land in 1898, the German Kaiser Wilhelm II passed through Damascus and funded the restoration of the chamber as a tribute to the Ottoman Sultan, Abdel Hamid II. The silver lamp over the new tomb bears the monograms of the Kaiser and of the Sultan. The Sultan's memorial is in white marble but the remains of the original in humbler wood with intricate floral design. Story from: http://www.geocities.com/alsham79/saladin.htm Quote: There are actually two tombs. A faded box of carved, walnut-colored wood appears to be the original. In 1899, Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II added a marble tomb beside it, in honor of Saladin. Story from: http://www.coxnews.com/washingtonbureau/staff/kaplow/08-19-00SYRIATRAVEL ADV19COX.html Quote: Salah Ad-Din died in 1193 in Damascus and was buried in a little mausoleum next to the Omayyad Mosque. Visitors will be surprised by the two rather elaborately-carved sarcophagus - one contains the body of the Sultan and the other was built by the German Kaiser in 1898 when he came for a visit. Story from: http://weecheng.com/mideast/syria/dama3.htm Finally, my answer is: There are two burial vaults where Salahuddin Al Ayyubi is buried because an additional marble one to the original wooden one was constructed at the behest of the German Kaiser Wilhelm II during his visit to Damascus in 1898, and since then the two vaults have been lying side by side. Abu_Atheek 12 Apr 2002 5.11pm (Saudi time) subhanakallahhumma wa bihamdika ash-hadu al-laa ilaha illa anta, astaghfiruka wa atoobu ilaik. =================================== Barr (No subject) on: Apr 12th, 2002, 11:00am Assalamu'alaikum <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/sister.gif> Agh! It's Friday already! I don't have much time for research! I need a 50/50!!!! Pleeeeezzzzz <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/smiley.gif> wassalam <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/sister.gif> "... Say: I believe in Allah, then remain steadfast" Qul amantu billah, thumas taqeem ~Muhammad ibn Abdullah (s.a.w) =================================== bhaloo Q4, lifeline on: Apr 12th, 2002, 1:05pm salaam, this was hard considering i have most of my books packed. id like to use a poll the audience lifeline Wasalaam, Arshad http://get.to/islam =================================== eleanor WWTBAM Q4 on: Apr 12th, 2002, 3:34pm Quote: Why are there two burial vaults where Salahuddin Al Ayyubi is buried? Be specific and give details. Site your source (whether it be book, website, tv, etc.) My understanding of the subject, having read various different viewpoints is that one of the burial vaults is the original one where Salahuddin Al Ayyubi was buried after he died. This original one is the one made of wood and has carvings and inscriptions on it. The second burial vault is one made of marble. It was donated in 1898 by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany while on a visit to Syria. They didn't throw away the old one and still accepted the new one, which is why both of them remain in the mausoleum to this day. Websites used for info: www.hausarbeiten.de/archiv/geographie/geo-syrien1.shtml http://www.coxnews.com/washingtonbureau/staff/kaplow/08-19-00SYRIATRAVEL ADV19COX.html http://www.geocities.com/alsham79/saladin.htm http://weecheng.com/mideast/syria/dama3.htm Hope it's right, Insha Allah wasalaam eleanor <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/kiss.gif> While you are pointing your finger at someone else, remember that three fingers of the same hand are pointing back at you... =================================== Maliha Question 4! on: Apr 12th, 2002, 10:25pm The building(where Salahuddin's tomb lies), which had been neglected at one time, was restored at the end of the last century, thanks to the interested generosity of the German Kaiser, Wilhelm II, who had his monogram placed on a lamp hanging over the tomb. Next to the Sultan's green marble memorial stone (offered by Kaiser Wilhelm II during his visit to Damascus in 1878 ), in accordance with his wishes, lies that of his faithful secretary. The walls are decorated with some most beautiful mosaics. http://www.syriatourism.org/saladin.html Salah Ad-Din died in 1193 in Damascus and was buried in a little mausoleum next to the Omayyad Mosque. Visitors will be surprised by the two rather elaborately-carved sarcophagus - one contains the body of the Sultan and the other was built by the German Kaiser in 1898 when he came for a visit. Those were the extent the Germans went to cultivate the Arabs as allies before World War I. http://weecheng.com/mideast/syria/dama3.htm Maliha <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/smiley.gif> =================================== Abu_Hamza WWTBAM Q. 4 on: Apr 12th, 2002, 11:56pm Quote: Why are there two burial vaults where Salahuddin Al Ayyubi is buried? Be specific and give details. Site your source (whether it be book, website, tv, etc.) There are two tombs. One is the original tomb that was completed in 1196, 3 years after Salahuddin Ayyubi passed away. The modesty of this site, however, contributed to its neglect over the centuries. En route to the Holy Land in 1898, the German Kaiser Wilhelm II passed through Damascus and funded the restoration of the chamber as a tribute to the Ottoman Sultan. And thus he built the other tomb right next to the original. Here's a couple of web sites which contain more info on this: http://www.coxnews.com/washingtonbureau/staff/kaplow/08-19-00SYRIATRAVEL ADV19COX.html http://www.geocities.com/alsham79/saladin.htm Here's some pictures of the two tombs: http://www.geocities.com/alsham79/sldphto.htm Wallaahu ta'aala a'lam. Wassalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/smiley.gif> =================================== se7en (No subject) on: Apr 13th, 2002, 12:21am One is the original tomb that was completed in 1196, the other was built by the German Kaiser Wilhelm II en route to the Holy Land in 1898 when he passed through Damascus. http://www.geocities.com/alsham79/saladin.htm http://www.syriatourism.org/saladin.htm =================================== Sara Here is my final answer Regis: There are two burial vaults where Salahuddin is buried because one was the original one. It has faded wood, and the whole place had been neglected. In 1878, the German emperor Kaiser Wilhem II generously funded the restoration of the whole place, and built an other vault to honer Salahuddin; he was a great admirer of Salahuddin. This place, the tomb, is in Syria. In Damascus. In a corner of the Great Mosque. Sites that gave me this info: http://www.syriatourism.org/saladin.htm http://www.geocities.com/alsham79/saladin.htm http://www.zanobia.net/issues/index.php?ei=2 http://www.coxnews.com/washingtonbureau/staff/kaplow/08-19-00SYRIATRAVEL ADV19COX.html =================================== BrKhalid WWTBAM #4 on: Apr 13th, 2002, 2:57am Asalaamu Alaikum <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/brother.gif> tp://www.coxnews.com/washingtonbureau/staff/kaplow/08-19-00SYRIATRAVELAD V19COX.html There are actually two tombs. A faded box of carved, walnut-colored wood appears to be the original. In 1899, Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II added a marble tomb beside it, in honor of Saladin. So my final answer is that a second vault was added by the German Kaiser. Say: "O my Servants who have transgressed against their souls! Despair not of the Mercy of God: for God forgives all sins: for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful [39:53] =================================== Taalibatul_ilm Re: wwtbam lifeline Answer for week 4 on: Apr 13th, 2002, 6:00am The answer is: B. A passing head of state paid for a second tomb and memorial. German Kaiser, Wilhelm II built it. "Leaving the mosque, we went to the Mausoleum of Salah Al Din. Inside were two tombs similar to the previous one - one housed the remains of the Muslim who overthrew the Crusaders and one housed Kaiser Wilhelm II who had the mausoleum constructed. " http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Troy/8987/damascus.htm إنّ هذا القرآن يهدي للتي هي أقوم ويبشّرُ المؤمنين الّذين يعملون الصالحت أنّ لهم أجرًا كبيرًا Indeed this Qur'an guides to that which is most suitable and gives good tidings to the believers who do righteous deeds that they will have a great reward. Al-Isra' 9 =================================== Noor Re: wwtbam lifeline on: Apr 13th, 2002, 10:54am This is a real toughie. Ummmmmmmm..i think i'll guess on d. A second tomb was built after the dereliction and neglect of the original O Allah join our hearts (in love) and rectify our (mutual) affairs and guide us on the road to peace, and take us from darkness towards the light. And protect us from evils, the apparent and hidden, and bless us in our sight, our hearing, our hearts, our spouse and children, and bestow on us (all that is good), for you are the Bestower, the Merciful. =================================== bhaloo Posts: 255 Quran 25:63 Re: Q4, lifeline on: Apr 15th, 2002, 10:31pm You also requested as part of the question the website and/or sources the information was obtained from. None of the POLL THE AUDIENCE results you gave me included it, hence aren't all the answers partially wrong? Also all answers don't appear to be completely correct as it is not in enough detail, i.e. the first answer is almost correct, however it does not mention what is in the 2nd tomb, just that Kaiser Wilhelm II funded it. Having said that, here is my final answer: The mausoleum of Sultan Salauddin Ayubi is also in Syria. As the marble- tablet reads the history, the present mausoleum was built in 1193 and restored by Wilhelm-II of Germany during his visit to Damascus in 1898. There are two same-like graves inside the dome. In one lies Salahuddin, while the other is empty. The empty grave was built on the request of Wilhelm-II, a great admirer of Sultan Ayubi. Outside the shrine, in the yard, are a number of graves of Ottoman soldiers martyred during the crusades. This information was taken from: http://www.zanobia.net/issues/index.php?ei=2 =================================== Barr Re: (No subject) on: Apr 16th, 2002, 12:45am D is this: Quote: d. A second tomb was built after the dereliction and neglect of the original. <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/smiley.gif> <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/smiley.gif> <http://www.jannah.org/board/images/smiley.gif> Thanks "... Say: I believe in Allah, then remain steadfast" Qul amantu billah, thumas taqeem ~Muhammad ibn Abdullah (s.a.w) =================================== salik Re: My answer to Question 4 on: Apr 17th, 2002, 1:31pm I'm so tempted to use my lifeline on this, but I'll take a risk. Well I'll go with the first answer, The one where the Kaiser donated the one in marble and the original is in wood. I hope I get this right insh Allah. Be in this world as if you are a traveller, a passerby, with your clothes and shoes full of dust. Sometimes you sit under the shade of a tree, sometimes you walk in the desert. Be always a passerby, for this is not home. =================================== |
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