Which companion (Sahabi) of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is buried in Turkey?

Explanation

Abu Ayub Ansari (R.A) was a distinguished companion who hosted the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at his home in Madina upon the Hijrah. He participated in the first Muslim siege of Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) during the reign of Caliph Muawiyah (R.A) around 49-50 AH, despite his advanced age. He fell ill during the campaign and expressed his wish to be buried as close to the enemy walls as possible, and his tomb today lies in the Eyüp Sultan district of Istanbul, making it one of the most revered Islamic sites in Turkey.

Good to know

Abu Ayub Ansari (R.A), whose full name was Khalid bin Zaid, belonged to the Banu Najjar tribe of the Ansar in Madina. The Prophet (PBUH) stayed at his house for approximately seven months while Masjid-e-Nabawi was being constructed. The Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (Fatih Sultan Mehmet) later built a grand mosque and mausoleum over his tomb after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, and the Eyüp Sultan Mosque remains a major pilgrimage site for Muslims visiting Turkey.

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