Sacred Relics

SACRED PLACES, SACRED OBJECTS, CONVENTS

Sacred Relics
These are belongings of Prophet Muhammed, his friends and other prophets. After Sultan Selim I conquered Egypt in 1517, these were brought to Istanbul, and some others were collected from other Islamic countries. They are preserved, and exhibited in the Topkapı Palace in a special section.

Footprint of Prophet Mohammed
A letter of call to Islam inscripted on leather belonging to Prophet Mohammed. 19 x 16 cm.
The Quoran attributed to Hz. Osman
Hilts of swords belonging to Prophet Mohammed.