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[[Majlisi al-Thani]] (Majlisi II) has narrated that the [[Prophet of Islam (s)]], along with [[Gabriel]], went to Wadi al-Salam and performed prayer in Ascension Night. According to this narration, Wadi al-Salam has been a place of prayer for [[Adam (a)]] and other prophets. Moreover, this is the first area of earth in which [[God]] was worshiped, as Hadiths witness. There are some Hadiths about Imam 'Ali's (a) interest in [[Najaf]] and Wadi al-Salam and his willingness to be buried in this city and in this cemetery. In particular, in a Hadith, Imam 'Ali (a) asks God to be buried in Wadi al-Salam cemetery.
[[Majlisi al-Thani]] (Majlisi II) has narrated that the [[Prophet of Islam (s)]], along with [[Gabriel]], went to Wadi al-Salam and performed prayer in Ascension Night. According to this narration, Wadi al-Salam has been a place of prayer for [[Adam (a)]] and other prophets. Moreover, this is the first area of earth in which [[God]] was worshiped, as Hadiths witness. There are some Hadiths about Imam 'Ali's (a) interest in [[Najaf]] and Wadi al-Salam and his willingness to be buried in this city and in this cemetery. In particular, in a Hadith, Imam 'Ali (a) asks God to be buried in Wadi al-Salam cemetery.


=== Constructions inside the cemetery ===
== Constructions inside the cemetery ==
Aside from the graves of the cemetery, some constructions have been built that have always been at the center of attention for shi'a pilgrims. Some constructions, made to respect for great men at their tombs, are so valuable in the aspect of religion, history, and art. Such as:
Aside from the graves of the cemetery, some constructions have been built that have always been at the center of attention for shi'a pilgrims. Some constructions, made to respect for great men at their tombs, are so valuable in the aspect of religion, history, and art. Such as:


'''The tombs ascribed to Hud (a) and Salih (a)'''
=== The tombs ascribed to Hud (a) and Salih (a) ===


According to some Hadiths, two prophet's tombs, Hud (a) and Salih (a), are situated in Wadi al-Salam. In fact, there are two tombs said to belong to these two prophets. Initially, with Allamih Bahro l-olum's attempt, a dome and a construction composed of chalk and stone, were built. The construction was renovated with the aid of an Iranian benefactor, and the dome was ornamented with beautiful tiles in 1337 AH.
According to some Hadiths, two prophet's tombs, Hud (a) and Salih (a), are situated in Wadi al-Salam. In fact, there are two tombs said to belong to these two prophets. Initially, with Allamih Bahro l-olum's attempt, a dome and a construction composed of chalk and stone, were built. The construction was renovated with the aid of an Iranian benefactor, and the dome was ornamented with beautiful tiles in 1337 AH.


'''Maqam al-Imam al-Mahdi (a), Imam Sadiq (a), and Imam Sajjad (a)'''
== Maqam al-Imam al-Mahdi (a), Imam Sadiq (a), and Imam Sajjad (a) ===


At the north part of Wadi al-Salam, there is an area called Maqam al-Imam al-Mahdi (a) and Maqam al-Imam al-Sadiq (a). There is an almost old construction there, along with two signs, pointing the place where Imam Sadiq (a) and Imam Mahdi (a) have recited prayer. A blue dome is right above it. Inside, one can see a well, so called as Bie'r al-Imam al-Mahdi (a), surrounded by a few tombs. It is said that Imam Mahdi (a) was seen there.
At the north part of Wadi al-Salam, there is an area called Maqam al-Imam al-Mahdi (a) and Maqam al-Imam al-Sadiq (a). There is an almost old construction there, along with two signs, pointing the place where Imam Sadiq (a) and Imam Mahdi (a) have recited prayer. A blue dome is right above it. Inside, one can see a well, so called as Bie'r al-Imam al-Mahdi (a), surrounded by a few tombs. It is said that Imam Mahdi (a) was seen there.
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