The Prophet Muhammad 's first indirect interaction with the people of Damascus was when he sent a letter, through his companion Shiya ibn Wahab, to Harith ibn Abi Shamir, the king of …

6 days ago · Damascus is the capital of Syria. Located in the southwestern corner of the country, it has been called the ‘pearl of the East,’ praised for its beauty and lushness.

Damascus (دمشق transliteration: Dimashq, also commonly known as al-Shām) is the capital and largest city of Syria. It is thought to be among the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the …

Damascus, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, holds a distinguished place in Islamic history and culture. Conquered by Muslim forces in 634 CE, the city became the first …

Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria, known as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Damascus is home to the Umayyad Mosque, a masterpiece of …

Damascus is the capital and largest city of Syria. It is the oldest capital in the world and, according to some, the fourth holiest city in Islam. Known colloqu...

Dec 8, 2024 · The rapid developments in Damascus come only hours after the Islamist militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham said they had captured the strategic city of Homs, on the way to …

Nov 15, 2010 · Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the ancient city of Damascus, a World Heritage site in Syria, from National Geographic.

Jun 22, 2025 · Suicide Bombing at Damascus Church Kills at Least 20 The attack on a Greek Orthodox service made clear the challenges facing Syria’s new government in a country long …

DAMASCUS (usually called Esh Shâm, also Dimeshk) is one of the oldest and most remarkable cities in the world, and bursts upon the view of the traveller like a vision of paradise.