The Shrine of Prophet Job (peace be upon him) is located in the town of Niha in the Chouf region of Lebanon.

The shrine is considered one of the most important places of worship in the Chouf area for the Unitarian Druze community, and it is visited by believers from all Lebanese sects and regions.

The shrine is distinguished by its pure white dome and solid light-colored stones. It is situated on one of the heights overlooking the town of Niha and stands at an altitude of 1550 meters above sea level, while the town of Niha reaches an altitude of 1850 meters at the peak of Mount Niha.

It is said that Prophet Job, whose lineage traces back to the father of the prophets, Abraham (peace be upon him), and whose birth is estimated to be in the 16th century BC and his death in the 15th century, lived in the town of Niha throughout the period of his illness and endurance of affliction. Therefore, the people of the town built a shrine for him long ago, which was initially a small room. Later, those in charge of the Mashyakhat al-Aql in Lebanon built the shrine as it stands today, consisting of about twenty rooms constructed using white rocky stone that adds to the building's beauty and splendor.

 

The Story of Prophet Job

Prophet Job is one of the prophets mentioned in the Quran, and his status is confirmed by the verse: "We have revealed to Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, the descendants, Jesus, and Job..." Job was a pious, devout prophet who was merciful to the poor, hospitable to guests, provided shelter for orphans, and called for the worship of the one God, like all the prophets whose lights of blessings illuminated the sky of hearts. God Almighty had blessed him with the finest wealth, livestock, servants, cattle, and lands in the lands of Hauran where he lived, and he had children. He lived in happiness and tranquility until God tested him with the loss of wealth and the abandonment of family and friends. Yet, he remained grateful to God Almighty. The affliction increased with illness until it affected his body, leaving nothing sound except his heart and his tongue. Nevertheless, Job continued in his patience and praise of God, becoming the leader of the patient. His calamity did not deter him from worshipping and obeying God until the Almighty, in His magnificence, had mercy on him, cured him, and removed his affliction.