Cloak of Muhammad

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The Cloak of Muhammad is an Islamic relic hidden inside one of the buildings in Khirka Sharif in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The relic is a khirqa (cloak) believed to have been worn by the Islamic prophet Muhammad during the Night Journey in 621 AD.

The cloak itself is locked away inside the complex and is rarely seen. It has been guarded by the same family for over 250 years. Its guardians have traditionally only shown the cloak to recognized leaders of Afghanistan, although in times of great crisis such as natural disasters, it has been publicly displayed as a means of reassurance.

The Mausoleum of Ahmad Shah Durrani is also located in the Khirka Sharif complex. Afghans generally pray first at the congregational mosque and then take a tour inside the mausoleum or the separate building that houses the relic and other Islamic antiques.

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