Showing posts with label walisongo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label walisongo. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Tomb of Abraham Asmoro Qondi

This is the tomb of Sunan Ampel’s father, the late Ibrahim Asmoro Qondi. He is also one of the spreaders of Islam in Java. His grave is visited by many pilgrims on a pilgrimage Wali Songo tour. Every Thursday night at this tomb istighosah (congregational forgiveness rite) take place. The tomb lies in Gesikharjo village, Palang subdistrict 5 km to the east of the downtown.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Tomb of Sunan Bonang

Also surnamed Makdum Raden Ibrahim is the eldest son of Sunan Ampel. During is youth, he and Raden Paku migrated to north Sumatra to learn deeperIslamic teachings. Sunan Bonang, one of the Wali Songo (the Nine Saints of Islam spreaders in Java), died in 1525 AD and was laid to rest at the back of the great Mosque Kutorejo in Tuban. The tomb is visited by pilgrims who take a ritual pilgrimage tour of Wali Songo. Here we can find souvenir shops and facilities for worship.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Tomb of Sunan Giri


The lies in the village of Giri, on a hill south of the city of Gresik. Sunan Giri is one of the Wali Songo (the nine saints of Islam spreaders in Java). Many pilgrims visit the tomb during the pilgrimage season. The doors and cupola walls of are beautifully decorated with wood carvings.
Another burial site of Islam in Leran Graveyard is Siti Fatima Bint Maimun. According to an archeologist, it is the oldest tomb in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, the tomb of Nyai Ageng Pinatih (foster mother of Sunan Giri) is located in the village of Kebomas. Giri Petilasan Kedaton is in the village of Sidomukti, Kebomas Subdistrict.

Tomb of Maulana Malik Ibrahim


This tomb is located in the city of Gresik. This site is visited by many pilgrims on Wali Songo pilgrimage tour. Maulana Malik Ibrahim was a pioneers is spreading Islam faith in Java. The marble tombstone intricately carved with Arabic calligraphy, was shipped from Gujarat.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Ampel Mosque


Located at 53 Jl. Ampel Masjid, the mosque is an inheritance of Sunan Ampel, one of Nine Sains of Islam spreaders in Java in the 14-15 the centuries. Until now the building has still been preserved as its original form and has five gates (paneksan gate, madep/worship gate, ngamal/practice gate, poso/fasting gate, and manunggal/united gate). All depict the five pillars of Islam. Ampel Mosque is one of the main pilgrimage destinations of Wali Songo tour. In this area you can try the Middle East Foods, and see a center of Muslim praying accessories and Islamic nuanced souvenirs.