NABI YUSHA ( a.s ) MOSQUE AND TOMB

Located on the highest hill of Istanbul around

Beykoz (distict of Istanbul), Yusha ( a.s ) Mosque and

the tomb of prophet Yusha ( a.s ) dominate not only

Boshphorus but also Black Sea.Moreover it is

placed the north of the Genoese Castle (Yoros

Castle). Since ancient period, this place has been

accepted as a holy location. Many various

civilizations established their sanctuaries and

temples such as Zeus Temple (later turned into a

church named Hagios Michael) to pray

surrounding here.

It is believed that the interesting mausoleum

buried here belongs to Prophet Yusha ( a.s ) who was

very close to Prophet Moses ( a.s ) and took his place

as the leader of the Bani Israil after his death

according to Koran.

He is also known as Joshua, servant of the Lord

in the Bible. For example that, in Byzantine Era

the tomb of prophet Yusha ( a.s ) was visited by

Christians. Because of that, It is one of the most

visited places visited both Christians and

Muslims.

Additionally, that tomb which is different from the

others attracts the people with its 17 meters in

lenght.

17 METERS LONG MAUSOLEUM

The mystic grave of prophet Yusha ( a.s ) is 17.00 ×

4.00 m which shocks and worries the people.

There are made three comments about the long

of that amazing tomb;

According to the first comment, he was a prophet,

because of that they built the structure like that in

order to reflect the respect and love of people

upon him.

The second comment; when ıts place was

incorporeally (spiritually) explored by Yahya

Efendi who was the milk sibling of Sultan

Suleiman, the Magnificent, it was made very huge

in order to protect its holiness.

The last rumour; once upon a time, within that

hill also called as Giant Mount, there were many

giants living there. They could live with harmony

their different religions at the same place without

any discrimination. Therefore, that greatness of

the tomb symbolizes their beliefs.

Except for those sayings, some people thought

that it was built like that because the height of

Yusha prophet is very tall.

MIRACLES OF YUSHA PROPHET ( a.s )

Actually he has many miracles. For example;

according to legends, he passed Seria River by

walking. He could extend the day, when the

famous Geboan War was made. In addition, he

could demolish the walls of Jericho (Eriha in

Turkish) with his glances.

THE YUSHA ( a.s ) MOSQUE

Surrogated by the grave of Seer Yusha ( a.s ) and the

holy hill, the charming mosque was made after

the Ottoman period.

At the beginning there were many chapels,

churches and Synagogues belonging to Jews and

Christians. But in progress of time, they were

demolished in fire and earthquake. Later, in

Ottoman Period that fascinating building was

established by Yahya Efendi at the request of

Ottoman Sultan Suleiman, the Magnificent.

Today, the mausoleum of prophet Yusha ( a.s ) and the

Yusha ( a.s ) Mosque were visited many Turkish people

and tourists coming from different countries. They

pray and make a vow in order to be accepted

their wishes by God by the way of prophet Yusha. ( a.s )

Content Author : Ebrar OKÇU

Page Editor : Mustafa Gökhan BULUT

Published : 11 August 2014

Source : www.tourmakerturkey.com/yusha-mosque.html

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