In examinations conducted on rose fossils, it has been understood that the rose plant existed 70 million years ago. The rose is mentioned in written sources for the first time 5000 years ago. Its homeland is Central Asia.
The rose has always been a significant plant throughout history. When Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod, it turned into a rose garden. Before his last breath, Ali requested a bouquet of roses and passed away after smelling them. In Greek mythology, it is the symbol of Aphrodite, and in Roman mythology, it is the symbol of Venus. Rose symbols were used in frescoes on the walls of Crete. In Rome, during the Nero period, there was a craze for roses; it is known that Nero slept on rose petals and adorned the floors, chairs, and tables with rose petals at banquets he hosted for the nobles. In the Chinese imperial library, it was found that there were 60 books solely about roses.
The place of the rose in Islam is unique. In Islam, the rose is a symbol of Prophet Muhammad. It is believed that its scent comes from the scent of Muhammad's skin, that even those who have a strong love connection with Muhammad smell like roses, and that angels love the scen...