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Hazrat Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (R.A) was a close Companion of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and among the Ansar of Madinah who welcomed the Prophet during Hijrah. His house was honored to host Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) upon his arrival in Madinah, which gave him a special place in Islamic history.

Later in his life, Hazrat Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (R.A) participated in many battles under the leadership of the Khulafa-e-Rashideen. In his old age, he joined the Muslim army during the first Arab siege of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) against the Byzantine Empire. During this campaign, he fell ill and passed away near the city walls. According to his will, he was buried at the site where the Muslims had camped, which is present-day Istanbul in Turkey.

His resting place later became an important landmark for Muslims and Ottoman rulers, especially after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453 by Sultan Mehmed II (Mehmed the Conqueror). The Ottomans built the Eyüp Sultan Mosque beside his tomb, making it one of the most sacred sites in Istanbul. The tomb is still visited by millions of Muslims every year as a symbol of sacrifice, devotion, and honor for one of the greatest Companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

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  Hazrat Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (R.A) was a close Companion of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

  
  


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  He hosted the Prophet (ﷺ) in Madinah after Hijrah.

  
  


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  He died during the Muslim campaign near Constantinople (Istanbul).

  
  


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  His tomb is located in Istanbul, Turkey.

  
  


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  The Eyüp Sultan Mosque was built near his shrine by the Ottomans.

  
  


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  His burial place is a symbol of Islamic heritage and spiritual devotion.