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List of Figures Buried in al-Baqi' Cemetery

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List of Figures Buried in al-Baqi' Cemetery is a compilation of the names of people laid to rest in Jannat al-Baqi', the first cemetery of Muslims in Medina, spanning from the first year of the Islamic calendar to the present day. Some of these individuals have their names documented in historical sources. Today, due to the passage of time and the Demolition of al-Baqi' and its Monuments by Wahhabis, there are no engraved tombstones in al-Baqi, and identifying the graves is difficult.

al-Baqi' cemetery and some of buried figures

Imams of al-Baqi'

Main article: Imams of al-Baqi'

Imams of al-Baqi' are four of the Twelve Imams (a). Their shrines were formerly located in the vicinity of other Monuments of al-Baqi', but they were destroyed during the demolition of al-Baqi' ordered by the Wahhabis in 1344/1926.

Relatives of The Prophet (s)

Following the Prophet's (s) decision to choose Jannat al-Baqi' as the burial place for deceased Muslims, some of his relatives were also buried there. Some of these individuals' names have been documented in history, and a few even had shrines and monuments. However, these structures were destroyed later on during the Wahhabi attack on Medina.

Uncles of the Prophet (s)

Aunts of the Prophet

Nanny of the Prophet

Wives of the Prophet

Children of the Prophet

Grandchildren of the Prophet

Companions

Sahaba, or Companions, refers to the individuals who met Prophet Muhammad (s) during his lifetime and believed in him until their death. The number of Sahaba is estimated to be over a hundred thousand. Among them, those who migrated from Mecca to Medina are known as Muhajirun (Emigrants), and those who were hosts to the Prophet (s) and Muhajirun in Medina are called Ansar. Historical sources mention the names of some of the companions buried in al-Baqi'.

Ansar

Muhajirun

Tabi'un

The term "tabi'un" describes Muslims who had the chance to meet or interact with at least one of Prophet Muhammad's (s) companions but did not have the opportunity to meet the Prophet (s) himself. A number of them were buried at al-Baqi', and some of their names are known from historical records.

Women

Al-Baqi' was not only the final resting place for Muslim men but also for Muslim women, including the wives of the Prophet (s). Historical sources mention the names of some renowned Muslim women buried in al-Baqi', some of whom had monuments.

Scholars

Over the centuries, a number of Islamic scholars have been laid to rest in the al-Baqi cemetery.

Martyrs

The martyrs, who were buried at al-Baqi' on various occasions, are among the most well-known and remarkable individuals interred here. Some of the wounded from the Battle of Uhud who martyred in Medina are among these buried martyrs.

Officials

A number of officials in Medina who played a role in the construction and development of religious sites are buried in al-Baqi' because of the significance of al-Baqi' to Muslims.

  • Amir Chuban Sulduzi one of Ilkhanids (d. 728/1310)
  • Amir Sayf al-Din al-Husayn b. 'Abi al-Hayja' one of Fatimid ministers (He was alive in 580/1162)

Other Muslims

According to historical sources, thousands of Muslims and pilgrims who died in Medina have been buried in al-Baqi'. But over time, mainly as a result of the Wahhabis' devastation of al-Baqi', there is no trace of them. The cemetery remains in use as a place to bury the deceased, however.

Tombs of Baqi'

Main article: Monuments of al-Baqi'

Over the graves of a number of well-known and notable Islamic figuers in al-Baqi', shrines and monuments were built. They were demolished in two phases by the Wahhabis. Thus, the eighth day of Shawwal is referred to as Yawm al-Hadm, or the Day of Destruction.

See Also

Notes

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