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[[File:عکس قدیمی گودال قتلگاه.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|An old photo of Qatligah.]] | [[File:عکس قدیمی گودال قتلگاه.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|An old photo of Qatligah.]] | ||
'''Qatligāh''' | '''Qatligāh''' (Sacrifice place) or '''Sacrifice Pit''' (Arabic:{{iarabic|المِنحَر}}, Persian:{{iarabic|قتلگاه}}) is the name of a place in [[Karbala]] where, according to sources, [[Imam al-Husayn (a)]] was beheaded by [[Shimr]] or [[Sinan]]. This place is today in the [[Shrine of Imam al-Husayn (a)]] near his [[darih]], visited by [[Shi'a]] and lovers of the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]]. | ||
== Location and Description == | == Location and Description == | ||
In the current architectural layout of the [[Holy Shrine of Imam al-Husayn (a)|shrine]], Qatligah is positioned outside of Imam al-Husayn's [[darih]] in the southwestern section of the Portico of [[Habib b. Muzahir]]. It is distinguished by a silver gate and a window that opens towards the courtyard. The floor of Qatligah is adorned with light-colored marble stones, while its walls showcase intricate mirror work. Additionally, Qatligah encompasses a cellar (saradb) accessible through a silver door. | Qatligāh, or the Sacrifice Pit, is where [[Imam al-Husayn b. Ali (a)|Imam al-Husayn (a)]] attained [[martyrdom]]. It was within these grounds that Imam al-Husayn's head was severed from his body, a brutal act by [[Shimr b. Dhi l-Jawshan]] or [[Sinan b. Anas al-Nakha'i]]. Qatligah was situated at a lower elevation than other parts of the [[Karbala]] battlefield, thus earning its name as the pit of sacrifice or murder. | ||
In the current architectural layout of the [[Holy Shrine of Imam al-Husayn (a)|shrine]], Qatligah is positioned outside of Imam al-Husayn's [[darih]] in the southwestern section of the Portico of [[Habib b. Muzahir]]. It is distinguished by a silver gate and a window that opens towards the courtyard. The floor of Qatligah is adorned with light-colored marble stones, while its walls showcase intricate mirror work. Additionally, Qatligah encompasses a cellar (saradb) accessible through a silver door. This cellar is considered the place where Imam (a) was [[martyr]]ed. There is a marble stone in that cellar, 50 cm above the ground, like a grave. | |||
Qatligah is also known as maqtal (place of murder), (Arabic: {{ia|مَقْتَل}}) mahall al-nahr (Arabic: {{ia|محل النَّحْر}}) or manhar (place of sacrifice), (Arabic: {{ia|مَنْحَر}}) or madhbah (place of slaughter) (Arabic: {{ia|مَذْبَح}}). | Qatligah is also known as maqtal (place of murder), (Arabic: {{ia|مَقْتَل}}) mahall al-nahr (Arabic: {{ia|محل النَّحْر}}) or manhar (place of sacrifice), (Arabic: {{ia|مَنْحَر}}) or madhbah (place of slaughter) (Arabic: {{ia|مَذْبَح}}). | ||
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According to some researchers of history, there is a lack of evidence in credible early sources, as well as sources from the [[Safavid Dynasty|Safavid]] and Qajar periods, regarding the existence of the pit of Qatligah. The mention of Qatligah first emerged during the Pahlavi era when preachers recounted the tragic events surrounding Imam al-Husayn (a), subsequently gaining popularity among people. However, some other scholars assert that the Sacrifice Pit does indeed possess a valid historical background, dismissing its association with the Pahlavi era. | According to some researchers of history, there is a lack of evidence in credible early sources, as well as sources from the [[Safavid Dynasty|Safavid]] and Qajar periods, regarding the existence of the pit of Qatligah. The mention of Qatligah first emerged during the Pahlavi era when preachers recounted the tragic events surrounding Imam al-Husayn (a), subsequently gaining popularity among people. However, some other scholars assert that the Sacrifice Pit does indeed possess a valid historical background, dismissing its association with the Pahlavi era. | ||
Zayn al-Din al-Shaʿbani, a prominent Sufi figure during the thirteenth century | Zayn al-Din al-Shaʿbani, a prominent Sufi figure during the thirteenth/nineteenth century, made a reference to the existence of Qatligah in the eighth/fourteenth century. The editor of the book Bughyat al-nubalaʾ fi tarikh karbala suggests that Qatligah mentioned in the book actually pertains to the cellar (sardab). Furthermore, in his travelogue dated 1287/1870-1, Naser al-Din Shah Qajar described Qatligah as a deep pit equipped with multiple stairs. | ||
According to some scholars, it is believed that the term "pit of Qatligah" was first introduced by Sipihr al-Kashani, the author of [[Nasikh al-tawarikh (book)|''Nasikh al-tawarikh'']] during the Qajar period. Before his time, there is no record of this term being used in historical or hadith sources. | According to some scholars, it is believed that the term "pit of Qatligah" was first introduced by Sipihr al-Kashani, the author of [[Nasikh al-tawarikh (book)|''Nasikh al-tawarikh'']] during the Qajar period. Before his time, there is no record of this term being used in historical or hadith sources. | ||
==The Painting “The Throne on the Earth”== | ==The Painting “The Throne on the Earth”== | ||
The artwork titled "The Throne on the Earth" by [[Mahmoud Farshchian]] depicts the poignant moment of [[Lady Zaynab (a)]] bidding farewell to the body of [[Imam al-Husayn b. Ali (a)|Imam al-Husayn (a)]] within the pit of Qatligah. Created in the miniature style, the painting measures 123*80 cm and was completed in 1396/2017. It was subsequently donated to the museum of Astan Quds Razavi ([[Imam al-Rida]]'s shrine). Notably, the painting focuses on Imam al-Husayn's legs, while his body is subtly implied to be concealed behind a mound of soil. At the center of the artwork, a bloodstained flag is depicted as fallen on the ground, while [[angels]] join Lady Zaynab (a) in mourning. | The artwork titled "The Throne on the Earth" by [[Mahmoud Farshchian]] depicts the poignant moment of [[Lady Zaynab (a)]] bidding farewell to the body of [[Imam al-Husayn b. Ali (a)|Imam al-Husayn (a)]] within the pit of Qatligah. Created in the miniature style, the painting measures 123*80 cm and was completed in 1396/2017. It was subsequently donated to the museum of Astan Quds Razavi ([[Imam al-Rida]]'s shrine). Notably, the painting focuses on Imam al-Husayn's legs, while his body is subtly implied to be concealed behind a mound of soil. At the center of the artwork, a bloodstained flag is depicted as fallen on the ground, while [[angels]] join Lady Zaynab (a) in mourning. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
* [[Maqam Ra's al-Husayn (a)]] | * [[Maqam Ra's al-Husayn (a)]] | ||