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I lived in a palace, but my heart belonged to Allah.
My husband was one of the most powerful rulers on Earth.
I secretly protected a baby boy that drifted into my care.
I chose faith over fear, when I discovered the truth.
I am an example for all believers in the Quran.
Who am I with the initials ABM?
Asiyah bint Muzahim
I’m often held, but I’m not a bag or a phone.
People flip me, click me, or slide me, but I’m not a gadget.
I help you count, but not money or steps.
34, 33, 33.
I’m beads in a row that whisper praise.
What am I with the initials TB?
Tasbih Beads
I watch countless footsteps retrace a mother's devotion.
People move between us with purpose, again and again.
I hear prayers whispered with every turn.
My path is part of a journey that began in thirst.
Where am I with the initials S&M?
Safa and Marwah
I was a wealthy and respected businesswoman.
I proposed marriage to a younger man.
I was married to him for 25 years and he never remarried while with me.
I was the first to believe in his message.
Who am I with the initials KBK?
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid
I’m a piece of fabric, but not a curtain or carpet.
I’ve been a shield for people, but not in war.
I originated in Yemen, according to narrations.
I symbolize protection, honor, and closeness.
I once enveloped the chosen, and their divine messenger.
Who am I with the initials KAY?
Kisaa Al Yamani
My quiet paths are filled with remembered names.
Companions and family rest within my walls.
Hearts become heavy and soft when they enter.
I lie beside the mosque of the beloved Messenger.
Time changed my appearance, but my significance never faded.
Where am I with the initials JA-B?
Jannat Al Baqi'
I was feared by my enemies even before Islam.
I am a relative of the prophet.
I embraced Islam after witnessing oppression against someone very close to me.
I became a fierce protector of the early Muslim community.
I was martyred at a major battle, and my enemies’ gory revenge against me became infamous.
My courage and sacrifice are remembered as legendary.
Who am I with the initials HIA-M?
Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib
I mark a sacred space wherever I lie.
Feet follow rituals across me everyday.
I bring the earth closer to the heart in devotion.
I witness bowing, prostration, and reflection.
What am I with the initials PM?
Prayer Mat
I hid two travelers when danger closed in.
A tiny creature helped with a mighty task.
My opening once looked protected beyond reason.
A journey of migration began after I kept them safe.
Where am I with the initials COT?
Cave of Thawr
I was born into a life where freedom was a distant dream.
I endured cruelty and punishment for holding on to faith I could not hide.
I wasn’t just a servant of wealth or power—I served something far greater.
I was trusted by the Prophet ﷺ with a role that would be remembered for centuries.
My voice became legendary, echoing across the streets to call people to prayer.
My story is one of resilience, devotion, and breaking chains—both literal and spiritual.
Who am I with the initials BIR?
Bilal ibn Rabah
I clean, refresh, and maintain, without modern tools.
Hands hold me as tradition guides.
I carry the approval of some deeply revered.
I turn a small act into spiritual mindfulness.
I am often mistaken for a twig.
What am I with the initial M?
My streets fill with seekers of wisdom and solace.
Scholars have shaped generations within my walls.
A noble leader rests at my heart, drawing hearts from afar.
I stand as one of the most visited cities of devotion.
A man raised in the Prophet's own home found his resting place here.
Where am I with the initial N?
Najaf
I stood with the grandson of the Prophet ﷺ in the desert, witnessing an unparalleled tragedy.
I survived to carry the news of what happened on Karbala to those far away.
I am remembered for mourning with words.
My verses stirred women and men to grief and remembrance.
I used poetry to tell the world of loss, blood, and bravery.
Who am I with the initials BIH?
Bishr ibn al-Harith
I signal beginnings and endings.
Eyes search for me to mark sacred times.
I appear as a sliver of silver, guiding the faithful through sacred months.
My shape is simple, yet I carry profound meaning.
I am a silent guide to cycles of devotion.
What am I with the initials CM?
Crescent Moon
My city holds a history shaped by both rulers and the pious.
Golden light once rose from my sacred dome like a sunrise of devotion.
Two noble descendants rest within my heart, drawing countless visitors.
My streets remember a household known for patience under hardship.
A story of disappearance is closely tied to my name.
Scholars and historians walk here seeking traces of a hidden era.
My courtyards have echoed with prayers across centuries.
I stand quiet today, yet I guard one of the most honored shrines in the world.
Where am I with the initial S?
Samarra