What and where is Qurasan?

Khurasan, is a historical region and realm comprising a vast territory now lying in northeastern Iran, southern Turkmenistaan, and northern Afghaanistan. ` (Britannica)

There are many narrations regarding Khurasan. From amongst these narrations many incidents have already transpired. A few narrations relating to the signs of Qiyaamah are mentioned below:

Rasulullah Sallalaahu alaihi wasallam mentioned: When you see black flags approaching from Khurasan then proceed towards it for verily the Khalifa of Allah will be amongst it. (Mishkaat p.g 471)

One narration states: "Go towards it ( the black flags) even if it means crawling upon snow." (Albidaayah vol,6 p.g 184)

Another hadith mentions that Dajjal will also appear from Khurasan and people with flat faces with protruding foreheads like flattened shields will follow him. ( Albidaayah vol,6 p.g 184)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebra