Ali Yakubov is just 9-months-old, but has become a source of hope for the muslim population in the midst of violence in the predominately muslim southern regions of Russia. He is being referred to as the ‘Miracle’ Russian baby. It is said that Koran verses appear on the baby’s body every few days. They fade and reappear.

The Koranic verse pinkish lettering appears in Arabic and reads, ‘Be thankful or grateful to Allah’.

Thousands have made the pilgrimage to Kizlyar in Russia’s Dagestan to view the islamic miracle. The region has been racked with violence from islamist in recent months. Local leaders have struggled to contain the violence perpetrated by islamic radicals against local authorities. There have been suicide bombings and armed attacks on police and politicians in Dagestan, Ingushetia and Chechnya. Locals view the fact that Yakubov’s father, Ali Shamil, 27-years-old, is a police officer as proof that there has been divine intervention since law enforcement officers have been a favorite target of the terrorists.

In the midst of the armed struggle for control of the Caucasus region of Russia is Ali Yakubov. His home has become a shrine as over 2,000 people who arrive daily to get a glimpse of the rare islamic miracle. Local authorities won’t verify the claim that Koranic verses appear on the baby’s leg. However, they do say that the belief is one of desperation. This baby has given them something to hold on to while they are living in the grip of terrorism.

His mother Ali Madina, 26-years-old, says the verses began to appear shortly after birth.

“Allah is great and he sent me my miracle child to keep our people safe,” she told Reuters.

That’s a lot of pressure to put on one little 9-month-old baby.

‘Miracle’ Russian Baby
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