Habib the Carpenter
Habib the Carpenter was a martyr in Antioch.[1] According to Muslim tradition, Habib believed the message of the disciples of Jesus and died for his faith.[2] His tomb is located in the Habib-i Neckar Mosque.[3][4]
| Saint Habib the Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Born | 5 AD, Antioch |
| Died | 30-40 AD, Antioch, Roman Empire |
| Venerated in | Islam |
| Major shrine | Mosque and Tomb of Habib Al-Najjar, Antioch |
| Feast | {{{feast_day}}} |
References
- ↑ Hughes Dictionary of Islam, Habib the Carpenter
- ↑ Muhammad, Martin Lings, Page. 113
- ↑ Hughes Dictionary of Islam, Habib the Carpenter: "Habib's tomb is still seen in Antioch, and is visited by Muhammadans as a shrine."
- ↑ The Mosque of Habib-i Neccar (Habib al-Najjâr)