Habib the Carpenter

Saint Habib the Carpenter
Martyr
Born5 AD
Antioch
Died30-40 AD
Antioch, Roman Empire
Venerated inIslam
Major shrineMosque and Tomb of Habib Al-Najjar, Antioch
InfluencesJesus

Habib the Carpenter was a martyr in Antioch. According to Muslim tradition, Habib believed the message of the disciples of Jesus and died for his faith. His tomb is located in the Habib-i Neckar Mosque.

References

  1. ↑ Hughes Dictionary of Islam, Habib the Carpenter
  2. ↑ Muhammad, Martin Lings, Page. 113
  3. ↑ Hughes Dictionary of Islam, Habib the Carpenter: "Habib's tomb is still seen in Antioch, and is visited by Muhammadans as a shrine."
  4. ↑ The Mosque of Habib-i Neccar (Habib al-Najjâr)