This belief was never accepted by orthodox branches of Islam; however, the idea was disseminated widely and led to the creation of many shrines around such imprints. Some examples are the Shrine of the Holy Footprint in Delhi and in Cuttack in India and the displays in the Topkapı Palace and the Eyüp Sultan Mosque at Istanbul.
This belief was never accepted by orthodox Islamic sects; nonetheless, the idea gained widespread acceptance and led to the creation of numerous shrines around such imprints. Some examples include the Shrine of the Holy Footprint in Delhi and Cuttack, India, as well as exhibits at the Topkapı Palace and the Eyüp Sultan Mosque in Istanbul.