Coordinates: 36°20′N 43°08′E / 36.34°N 43.13°E / 36.34; 43.13
Mosul (Arabic: الموصل al-Mawṣil; North Mesopotamian Arabic: el-Mōṣul; Syriac: ܢܝܢܘܐ Nînwe; Kurdish: Mûsil/Nînewe; Turkish: Musul), is a city in northern Iraq and the capital of the Nineveh Province, some 400 km (250 mi) northwest of Baghdad. The original city stands on the west bank of the Tigris River, opposite the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh on the east bank, but the metropolitan area has now grown to encompass substantial areas on both banks, with five bridges linking the two sides. The majority of its population is Arab (with Assyrians, Turcoman and Kurdish minorities). It is Iraq's third largest city after Baghdad and Basra.
The fabric Muslin, long manufactured here, is named after this city. Another historically important product of the area is Mosul marble.
In 1987, the city's population was 664,221 people; the 2002 population estimate was 1,740,000, and by 2008 was estimated to be 1,800,000. People from Mosul are called Maslawis.
Abu Bakr (Abdullah ibn Abi Quhafa) (Arabic: عبد الله بن أبي قحافة, Transliteration: ʿAbd Allāh ibn Abī Quḥāfah, c. 573 CE - 634 CE) also known as Abū Bakr as-Șiddīq (Arabic: أبو بكر الصديق) was a senior companion (Sahabi) and the father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He ruled over the Rashidun Caliphate from 632–634 CE when he became the first Muslim Caliph following Muhammad's death. As Caliph, Abu Bakr succeeded to the political and administrative functions previously exercised by Muhammad, since the religious function and authority of prophethood ended with Muhammad's death according to Islam. He was called Al-Siddiq (The Truthful) and was known by that title among later generations of Muslims.
As a young man, Abu Bakr became a cloth merchant and he traveled extensively in Arabia and neighboring lands in the Middle East, through which he gained both wealth and experience. He eventually came to be recognized as the chief of his clan. On his return from a business trip to Yemen, he was informed that in his absence Muhammad had openly declared his prophethood. Not long after, Abu Bakr accepted Islam and was the first person outside the family of Muhammad to openly become a Muslim. He was instrumental in the conversion of many people to the Islamic faith and early in 623, Abu Bakr's daughter Aisha was married to Muhammad, strengthening the ties between the two men.
Exclusive video: Life inside the ISIS-controlled Mosul
A Visit to Mosul
Iraqis attempt river crossing as militants take Mosul - BBC News
Iraqi Christians Expelled from Mosul by ISIL Share their Stories
ISIS execute apostate in Mosul - Allah, Q.4:88-9 "slay them wherever ye find them"
Mosul under Caliphate
'Questions rise after US trained Iraqi police flee for lives in Mosul'
Iraqi jihadists take over Mosul
Raw: Militants Fight Government Forces in Mosul
Mosul Archbishop Nikodimos Daoud: ISIS Perpetrates Genocide against Iraq's Christians
Peshmerga forces take Mosul dam in Iraq
Bishop of Mosul is Weeping...
ISIL taking over Mosul in Iraq 10 June 2014.(Graphic) fierce fighting.
ISIS's Spur-of-the-Moment Decision to Take Mosul
Exclusive video: Life inside the ISIS-controlled Mosul
A Visit to Mosul
Iraqis attempt river crossing as militants take Mosul - BBC News
Iraqi Christians Expelled from Mosul by ISIL Share their Stories
ISIS execute apostate in Mosul - Allah, Q.4:88-9 "slay them wherever ye find them"
Mosul under Caliphate
'Questions rise after US trained Iraqi police flee for lives in Mosul'
Iraqi jihadists take over Mosul
Raw: Militants Fight Government Forces in Mosul
Mosul Archbishop Nikodimos Daoud: ISIS Perpetrates Genocide against Iraq's Christians
Peshmerga forces take Mosul dam in Iraq
Bishop of Mosul is Weeping...
ISIL taking over Mosul in Iraq 10 June 2014.(Graphic) fierce fighting.
ISIS's Spur-of-the-Moment Decision to Take Mosul
How US airstrikes turned tide against IS at Mosul dam
Mosul (Iraq) - Christians Genocide Exodus (English sub)
ISIS Iraq | Takes Control Of Mosul | Iraq Second Largest City | Raw Full
After ISIS take the City of Mosul - burned police of cars on the street
Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi addresses Muslims in Mosul-1
فرحة الأنصار ببيعة الأمصار ولاية نينوى - Islamic State in Mosul
Warning Graphic contain Mass Executions of Civilians and Soldiers Captured in Mosul by ISIS
Saudi ISIL Militant Justifies his Group's Recent Attack on Mosul's Christians
Christians are hurriedly fleeing from the city of Mosul following an ultimatum issued by ISIL
Mosul Iraq, the latest Mosul news
Iraq combat cam video Military aircraft bombs ISIS hideouts in Mosul
Brazil World Cup, Mosul Falls, Ukraine Volunteers & Boob Grabbing Robot TYT140 June 10, 2014
► Flight over Iraq Kurdistan Mountains - Mosul and Erbil
Woman describes life in Islamic State held Mosul
Mosul Gavril Morosan - Tibeni - 1991 - #1
Mosul Dam: U.S. Airstrikes Pound ISIS Militants Holding Key Iraqi Facility
Osaka Travel Guide Japan National Tourism Organization
Nanjing Travel Guide: Tours, City Map, History
Nagoya Travel Guide Japan National Tourism Organization
Nanchang Travel Guide: City Map, History, Climate
8-19-14 Hummingbird027's Updates on End-Time and Prophetic News
The Rageh Omaar Report - Lebanon: What lies beneath
Baghdad Province - IRAQ بغداد عاصمة الرشيد ومدينة السلام
Tourism in Iraq - WOW REAL FOOTAGE
Tourist Video Captures Alligator Feeding chicken and marshmallows
Hatra
Sasa Petricic reports on ISIS from Erbil, Iraq News
A Conversation With Fuad Masum
'Iraq al Amir, Jordan - Ancient caves. On two of them the Jewish family name of Tobiads was engraved
Gamer robbed live on webcam and how to get your passport
Alice Springs Railway Station, Northern Territory
Istanbul Nightlife Taksim