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Some streams of Islam have a tradition of venerating the relics attributed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad; others warn that this practice can lead to the sin of ''shirk'' (idolatry). The most genuine relics are believed to be those housed in Istanbul's Topkapı Palace,〔(Topkapi Web Page )〕〔(The 2002 Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Connecting Culture, Creating Trust )〕〔(Islamic Picture Gallery - Home > Islamic Relics )〕 in a section known as ''Hirkai Serif Odasi'' (Chamber of the Holy Mantle). The 17th-century French explorer Jean-Baptiste Tavernier wrote about his discussions with two treasurers of Constantinople, who described the standard, mantle and the seal.〔Tavernier, Jean-Baptiste. "Nouvelle Relation de l'Intérieur du Sérail du Grand Seigneur", 1675〕 Two centuries later, Charles White wrote about the mantle, the standard, the beard, tooth, and footprint of Muhammad, the last of which he saw personally. ==Standard== The battle standard of Muhammad, known in Turkish as ''Sancak-ı Şerif'', was believed to have served as the curtain over the entrance of his wife Aisha's tent. According to another tradition, the standard had been part of the turban of Buraydah ibn al-Khasib, an enemy who was ordered to attack Muhammad, but instead bowed to him, unwound his turban and affixed it to his spear, dedicating it and himself to Muhammad's service.〔Penzer, Norman Mosley. "(The Harem )", Chapter XI〕 Selim I acquired it, and had it taken to the Grand Mosque of Damascus where it was to be carried during the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Realising its political possibilities, Murad III had it sent to Hungary as an incentive for his army. In 1595, Mehmed III had it brought to Topkapı Palace, where it was sewn into another standard, alleged to be Umar's〔 and together they were encased in a rosewood box, inlaid with gems including tortoiseshell and mother of pearl. The keys to the box were traditionally held by the Kislar Agha.〔 It became associated with the Ottoman Empire, and was exhibited whenever the Sultan or Grand Vizier appeared before the field army, at the 1826 Auspicious Incident and at the outset of Turkey's entrance into World War I.〔 Tavernier reported that the Lance was kept outside the Sultan's bedroom in the 17th century,〔 by 1845 White said he saw it resting against a wall near the standard〔 and by 1920 its whereabouts were unknown.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Relics of Muhammad」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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