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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 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 the [['Umar b. Khattab|Second Caliph]] as a residence for soldiers and military forces as well as their families during conquests. | Kufa was first known as "Suristan". In 17/638-9, 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. | ||