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[[File:نمایی از حرم حضرت عبدالعظیم.jpg|thumbnail|right|The [[Shrine of 'Abd al-'Azim al-Hasani]] and two other descendants of [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]].]] | |||
'''Ray''' or '''Rey''' (Persian: {{ia|ری}}) is a religious city and a pilgrim destination in [[Iran]] which had a religious and political status since ancient times until the sixth/[[twelfth century]]. It was the religious capital of [[Zoroastrianism]] and summer capital of Ashkani dynasty. Ray was also the capital of [[Buyid]] and [[Seljuk]] dynasties in Islamic era. After that its importance reduced significantly. Today Ray is known for the [[shrine of 'Abd al-'Azim al-Hasani]]. A number of [[Shi'ite]] scholars, politicians and artists are buried in Ray including [[Al-Shaykh al-Saduq]], [[Muhammad Reza Mahdavi Kani]], [[Ayatullah Kashani]], Jalal Al-e Ahmad and [[Nasir al-Din Shah]]. | '''Ray''' or '''Rey''' (Persian: {{ia|ری}}) is a religious city and a pilgrim destination in [[Iran]] which had a religious and political status since ancient times until the sixth/[[twelfth century]]. It was the religious capital of [[Zoroastrianism]] and summer capital of Ashkani dynasty. Ray was also the capital of [[Buyid]] and [[Seljuk]] dynasties in Islamic era. After that its importance reduced significantly. Today Ray is known for the [[shrine of 'Abd al-'Azim al-Hasani]]. A number of [[Shi'ite]] scholars, politicians and artists are buried in Ray including [[Al-Shaykh al-Saduq]], [[Muhammad Reza Mahdavi Kani]], [[Ayatullah Kashani]], Jalal Al-e Ahmad and [[Nasir al-Din Shah]]. | ||
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==Historical and Political Significance== | ==Historical and Political Significance== | ||
[[File:Tughrul tower.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|Tughrul Tower.]] | |||
Throughout history, Ray has been always regarded as a crucial city. It became the summer capital of Ashkani government from two centuries B.C. In Achaemenid era Ray was a flourished and important city. In addition, it was among the most populous cities of Iran as it contained vital political buildings. In the time of [[Buyid]] and [[Seljuk]] governments, Ray was chosen as the capital which represents the importance of the city in Islamic era. | Throughout history, Ray has been always regarded as a crucial city. It became the summer capital of Ashkani government from two centuries B.C. In Achaemenid era Ray was a flourished and important city. In addition, it was among the most populous cities of Iran as it contained vital political buildings. In the time of [[Buyid]] and [[Seljuk]] governments, Ray was chosen as the capital which represents the importance of the city in Islamic era. | ||
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==Important Places== | ==Important Places== | ||
[[File:The tomb of al-Shaykh al-Saduq in Ibn Babawayh cemetery.jpg|thumbnail|right|The tomb of [[al-Shaykh al-Saduq]] in Ibn Babawayh cemetery in Rey.]] | |||
It is said Ray contains thirty eight or twenty eight shrines of descendants of Imams, four hundred and eighteen mosques and seventy two [[husayniyya]]s. | It is said Ray contains thirty eight or twenty eight shrines of descendants of Imams, four hundred and eighteen mosques and seventy two [[husayniyya]]s. | ||
[['Abd al-'Azim al-Hasani]]'s shrine is the most prominent shrine in Ray who is also known as Sayyid 'Abd al-Karim; his lineage goes back to [[Imam al-Hasan (a)]] within four generations. He has narrated [[hadith]]s from [[Imam al-Jawad (a)]] and [[Imam al-Hadi (a)]]. Shi'ite scholars like [[Al-Shaykh al-Saduq]] and [[Al-Shaykh al-Tusi]] have regarded him as [[thiqa]] (reliable hadith narrator). | [['Abd al-'Azim al-Hasani]]'s shrine is the most prominent shrine in Ray who is also known as Sayyid 'Abd al-Karim; his lineage goes back to [[Imam al-Hasan (a)]] within four generations. He has narrated [[hadith]]s from [[Imam al-Jawad (a)]] and [[Imam al-Hadi (a)]]. Shi'ite scholars like [[Al-Shaykh al-Saduq]] and [[Al-Shaykh al-Tusi]] have regarded him as [[thiqa]] (reliable hadith narrator). | ||
The Ibn | The Ibn Babawayh's mausoleum is the burial place of Al-Shaykh al-Saduq who passed away in 381/991. | ||
===Seminary Schools and Universities=== | ===Seminary Schools and Universities=== | ||
Ray had a large number of schools and scientific centers until the 6th/12th century. | Ray had a large number of schools and scientific centers until the 6th/12th century. | ||
Seminary school of Burhan, Seminary of Al-Zahra, Seminary of Amir al-Mu'minin and Seminary of 'Abd al-'Azim al-Hasani were the existing seminaries in the 15th century | Seminary school of Burhan, Seminary of Al-Zahra, Seminary of Amir al-Mu'minin and Seminary of 'Abd al-'Azim al-Hasani were the existing seminaries in the 15th/21st century. | ||
The College of 'Ulum Hadith and the Grand Library of Ray are among the notable scientific and cultural centers of Ray. | The College of 'Ulum Hadith and the Grand Library of Ray are among the notable scientific and cultural centers of Ray. | ||