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History. The shrine of Imām 'Alī as with its mosque, dome, and minarets in 1932. The Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid built the first structure over the tomb of Imām 'Alī in 786, which included a green dome.
Shrine of Imām ʿAlī (a) (Arabic: عَتَبَة إمام عَلي ع) is located in Najaf, Iraq and is the place where he has been buried. For many years after his demise, the location of his grave was a secret. Imam al-Sadiq (a) revealed it in 135/752-3. Different structures have been built in different eras.
Muhammad ibn Zayd Al-kassani, the Emir of Tabristan, during the reign of Al-Mu’tasid billah the ‘Abbasid ruler, constructed the four outer walls for the dome and made the shrine in the form of a fortress. There were seventy recesses (taq) in the walls. That was in the period between AH 279 and 289.
The Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf is considered the holiest, which contains the tomb of Ali. He was the cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad. Ali is considered by Shia tradition to be the first legitimate caliph and the first imam due to the proclamation given by Muhammad.
For the first time in English, a detailed look inside the blessed shrine of Imam Ali (a) in Najaf, filmed inside the holy place. Shaykh Mohammed al Hilli investigates the history of the shrine, places to see and visit, the dome, recommendations for the visitor and more.
6 cze 2023 · Once a burial site, the shrine has become one of the world’s most majestic mosques and most visited pilgrimage sites. Nestled amidst the vibrant city of Najaf, Iraq, lies a sanctuary of remarkable beauty and profound cultural significance—the Imam Ali Shrine.
At the heart of the shrine lies the sacred tomb of Imam Ali, a place of pilgrimage and prayer for millions of devotees who flock here to pay homage to the revered Imam. The shrine’s towering minarets and resplendent golden dome stand as testament to the enduring reverence bestowed upon Imam Ali and his teachings.
