Abu Ubeida

Collection title

Land of Islam

ID

JRT00409

Source

JRTV (JO)

First broadcast date

2000

Production year

2000

Abstract

This episode deals with the Islamic religious life in the Jordan Valley. It is also called the Valley of Abu Ubeida (Ibn Amer Al Jarrah), after a Muslim commander who took part in the Islamic conquests in Mesopotamia . He was one of the prophet's companions to whom heaven was promised. A mosque was built in this valley, in which there was a mausoleum. This mosque is a place of worship, science and knowledge of Islamic arts and architecture. It has been restored during the Hashemite period.

Type

video

Production companies

• Television - Own production

Broadcaster

JRTV - Jordan Television

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Arab and muslim worlds

Secondary themes

• Tourism and cultural sites
• Society and way of life / Religious Practices

Credits / Cast

• Al Majali Bakr - Author of original work
• Al Majali Bakr - Speaker
• Ezzoghbi Nasser - Director

Period of events

• From 500 to 1000

Map locations

• Jordan - Jordan valley - Jordan valley

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

10m43

Additional information

Jordan valley - sanctuary of Abu Ubeida - mosque - Islamic architecture - Abu Ubeida village