Cloak of Muhammad

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The Cloak of Muhammad (Kherqa) is a relic hidden inside Khirqa Sharif in Kandahar, Afghanistan. It is a cloak believed to have been worn by the Islamic prophet Muhammad during the Night Journey in 621 AD.^[1]

The cloak itself is locked away inside the mosque and is rarely seen. It has been guarded by the same family for over 250 years.^[2] 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.^[2] The Tomb of Ahmad Shah Durrani is located adjacent to the Shrine of the Cloak.

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