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'''Masjid al-Kūfa''' (Arabic: {{ia|مسجد الکوفة}}) is a great [[mosque]] in the Islamic world. For [[Shi'a]]s, it is the fourth important mosque after [[al-Masjid al-Haram]], [[Masjid al-Nabi]], and [[Masjid al-Aqsa]]. It is also the oldest and the most important [[Ziyarah|visiting]] place in [[Kufa]]. According to some [[hadith]]s, the first person who founded the Mosque of Kufa was [[Adam (a)]]. It was reconstructed by [[Noah (a)]] after the storm. | | title = Mosque of Kufa | ||
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| founder = [[Prophet Adam (a)]] (according to some hadiths) | |||
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| length = 110 meters long | |||
| width = 101 meters wide | |||
| area = 11162 square meters | |||
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| website = http://masjed-alkufa.com | |||
| features = The injury of [[Imam Ali (a)]] in Mosque of Kufa. | |||
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'''Masjid al-Kūfa''' (Arabic: {{ia|مسجد الکوفة}}) is a great [[mosque]] in the Islamic world. For [[Shi'a]]s, it is the fourth important mosque after [[al-Masjid al-Haram]], [[al-Masjid al-Nabi]], and [[Masjid al-Aqsa]]. It is also the oldest and the most important [[Ziyarah|visiting]] place in [[Kufa]]. According to some [[hadith]]s, the first person who founded the Mosque of Kufa was [[Prophet Adam (a)]]. It was reconstructed by [[Prophet Noah (a)]] after the [[The Flood|storm]]. | |||
In [[17]]/638, when [[Muslim]]s first entered Kufa in the period of [[Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas]], the mosque was rebuilt together with the governmental building ([[Dar al-'Imara]]) at the suggestion of [[Salman al-Farsi]]. | In [[17]]/638, when [[Muslim]]s first entered Kufa in the period of [[Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas]], the mosque was rebuilt together with the governmental building ([[Dar al-'Imara]]) at the suggestion of [[Salman al-Farsi]]. | ||
The mosque has witnessed many [[prophets]], [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]], [[Amir al-Mu'minin (a)]], [[Imam al-Hasan (a)]], and [[Imam al-Husayn (a)]], and some other [[Imams (a)]]. | The mosque has witnessed many [[prophets (a)]], [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]], [[Amir al-Mu'minin (a)]], [[Imam al-Hasan (a)]], and [[Imam al-Husayn (a)]], and some other [[Imams (a)]]. | ||
In [[36]]/656-57 when Amir al-Mu'minin (a) attended the mosque, it became much more important. He frequently led [[congregational prayer]]s in this mosque, delivered sermons on its [[minbar]], fulfilled some governmental and judiciary tasks there, and was finally [[martyred]] in its [[mihrab]]. | In [[36]]/656-57 when Amir al-Mu'minin (a) attended the mosque, it became much more important. He frequently led [[congregational prayer]]s in this mosque, delivered sermons on its [[minbar]], fulfilled some governmental and judiciary tasks there, and was finally [[martyred]] in its [[mihrab]]. | ||
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The mausoleum of [[Muslim b. 'Aqil]], the mausoleum of [[Maytham al-Tammar]], the house of Amir al-Mu'minin (a), the governmental building of Kufa, the mausoleum of [[Hani b. 'Urwa]] and [[al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafi]]'s grave are located near the Mosque of Kufa. The mosque has in it a number of positions, in many of which some spiritual practices of the mosque are performed. | The mausoleum of [[Muslim b. 'Aqil]], the mausoleum of [[Maytham al-Tammar]], the house of Amir al-Mu'minin (a), the governmental building of Kufa, the mausoleum of [[Hani b. 'Urwa]] and [[al-Mukhtar al-Thaqafi]]'s grave are located near the Mosque of Kufa. The mosque has in it a number of positions, in many of which some spiritual practices of the mosque are performed. | ||
Just as travelers have the option to say their [[prayers]] fully or in a [[Al-Qasr Prayer|shortened form]] in al-Masjid al-Haram, the [[Holy Shrine of Imam al-Husayn (a)]], and Masjid al-Nabi, they have the same option in the Mosque of Kufa as well. There are many [[hadith]]s regarding the merits of this mosque. According to some hadiths, the Mosque of Kufa is a garden of the [[Heaven]]. If one enters the Mosque of Kufa, one will be forgiven. Kufa will be the center of [[Imam al-Mahdi (a)|Imam al-Mahdi's (a)]] government, and the Mosque of Kufa will be the headquarter of his command. | Just as travelers have the option to say their [[prayers]] fully or in a [[Al-Qasr Prayer|shortened form]] in al-Masjid al-Haram, the [[Holy Shrine of Imam al-Husayn (a)]], and al-Masjid al-Nabi, they have the same option in the Mosque of Kufa as well. There are many [[hadith]]s regarding the merits of this mosque. According to some hadiths, the Mosque of Kufa is a garden of the [[Heaven]]. If one enters the Mosque of Kufa, one will be forgiven. Kufa will be the center of [[Imam al-Mahdi (a)|Imam al-Mahdi's (a)]] government, and the Mosque of Kufa will be the headquarter of his command. | ||
==Kufa== | ==Kufa== | ||
{{main|Kufa}} | {{main|Kufa}} | ||
Kufa is a city in [[Iraq]] located in the south of the country, | Kufa is a city in [[Iraq]] located in the south of the country, ten kilometers on the northeastern side of [[Najaf]]. The city was built near [[Euphrates]], it has a temperate climate, and has for long been green. | ||
Kufa was first known as "Suristan". In 17/638, months after the construction of [[Basra]], [[Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas]] built Kufa at the command of [['Umar b. Khattab| | Kufa was first known as "Suristan". In 17/638, months after the construction of [[Basra]], [[Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas]] built Kufa at the command of the [['Umar b. Khattab|Second Caliph]] as a residence for soldiers and military forces as well as their families during conquests. | ||
Soon did Kufa turn into an important Islamic city. It underwent many events. The great mosque of the city in which [[Imam 'Ali (a)]] was martyred was built in this period. | Soon did Kufa turn into an important Islamic city. It underwent many events. The great mosque of the city in which [[Imam 'Ali (a)]] was martyred was built in this period. | ||
==Mosque of Kufa== | ==Mosque of Kufa== | ||
===Location and Features=== | ====Location and Features==== | ||
One of the oldest and most important visiting places in Kufa is the great Mosque of Kufa. The mosque is one of the greatest mosques in the Islamic world, and the fourth important mosque for Shi'as (after [[Masjid al-Haram]], [[Masjid al-Nabi]], and [[ | One of the oldest and most important visiting places in Kufa is the great Mosque of Kufa. The mosque is one of the greatest mosques in the Islamic world, and the fourth important mosque for Shi'as (after [[al-Masjid al-Haram]], [[al-Masjid al-Nabi]], and [[al-Aqsa mosque]]). | ||
The Mosque of Kufa is 110 meters | The Mosque of Kufa is with 110 meters of length, 101 meters of width, and has an area of 11162 square meters. Its walls are ten meters hight. The open courtyard of the mosque is 5642 square meters, and the area of its [[Shabistans]] is 5520 square meters. The number of its pillars is 187, and it has four minarets each 30 meters tall. The mosque has five gates called: "Bab al-Hujja" (the main entrance), "Bab al-Thu'ban", "Bab al-Rahma", "Bab Muslim b. 'Aqil", and "Bab Hani b. 'Urwa". | ||
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
According to some [[hadiths]], the construction of the mosque dates back to [[Adam (a)]]. It was later reconstructed by [[Noah]] after the storm. | According to some [[hadiths]], the construction of the mosque dates back to Prophet [[Adam (a)]]. It was later reconstructed by Prophet [[Noah (a)]] after the storm. | ||
In 17/638, the Islamic army was in [[al-Mada'in]]. Al-Mada'in's weather was so terrible for soldiers from [[Hijaz]] that they became weak and thin. Thus, [[Hudhayfa b. Yaman]] wrote a letter to [['Umar b. al-Khattab]] and informed him about the situation. The Caliph wrote to Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas to "send [[Salman al-Farsi|Salman]] and Hudhayfa to find a convenient place [for soldiers]". When they received the Caliph's letter, Salman and Hudhayfa departed from al-Mada'in: Salman departed from the western bank of Euphrates and Hudhayfa departed from its eastern bank. They did not like any land until they arrived in Kufa. They both found the land appropriate as a residence for the army. They said two [[rak'as]] of [[prayer]] and asked God to make the place peaceful and stable. When Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas and his army arrived in Kufa, he ordered the construction of a mosque before making any other constructions. Abu Hayja' al-Asadi stood in a place and threw arrows to all directions in order to specify the area of the Mosque of Kufa. | In 17/638, the Islamic army was in [[al-Mada'in]]. Al-Mada'in's weather was so terrible for soldiers from [[Hijaz]] that they became weak and thin. Thus, [[Hudhayfa b. Yaman]] wrote a letter to [['Umar b. al-Khattab]] and informed him about the situation. The Caliph wrote to Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas to "send [[Salman al-Farsi|Salman]] and Hudhayfa to find a convenient place [for soldiers]". When they received the Caliph's letter, Salman and Hudhayfa departed from al-Mada'in: Salman departed from the western bank of Euphrates and Hudhayfa departed from its eastern bank. They did not like any land until they arrived in Kufa. They both found the land appropriate as a residence for the army. They said two [[rak'as]] of [[prayer]] and asked God to make the place peaceful and stable. When Sa'd b. Abi Waqqas and his army arrived in Kufa, he ordered the construction of a mosque before making any other constructions. Abu Hayja' al-Asadi stood in a place and threw arrows to all directions in order to specify the area of the Mosque of Kufa. | ||