I Prayed in an Abandoned Mosque While Tourists Took Selfies

After experiencing the deep Islamic heritage of Lombok, Indonesia, I came across a sight that made me question the future of this island's Muslim identity and sacred spaces. On this Muslim travel journey, I wake up for Fajr prayer in a peaceful village, visit one of Lombok's oldest mosques, and explore the beautiful landscapes that have been shaped by generations of Muslims. But one discovery stopped me in my tracks: an abandoned mosque sitting quietly beside a popular tourist selfie spot. As Muslims and members of the Ummah, how do we preserve our Islamic heritage in a world increasingly driven by tourism and social media? What happens when a mosque becomes just another backdrop? This episode explores the relationship between Islam, history, culture and modern tourism, and reflects on what it means to protect our masajid and maintain our spiritual identity. If you enjoy Muslim travel vlogs, Islamic history, mosques around the world and stories from the Ummah, subscribe and join me on The Beautiful Path. 📍Location: • Lombok, Indonesia 🇮🇩 🎓 Learn Qur'an Online at Qutor https://bit.ly/QutorSamir 1-on-1 Tajweed, Hifz & Arabic with global tutors ➡️ Try 30 mins FREE 📸 Instagram:   / samirdiscovers   🎵 TikTok:   / samirdiscovers   #Islam #Muslim #MuslimTravel #Mosque #Masjid #IslamicHistory #IslamicHeritage #Ummah #Lombok #Indonesia #FajrPrayer #MuslimTravelVlog #TravelVlog #SamirDiscovers