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. |  |