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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 [[Allame Bahr al-'Ulum]]'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/1919. | 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 [[Allame Bahr al-'Ulum]]'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/1919. | ||
== 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 | 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 al-Mahdi (a) have recited prayer. A blue dome is right above it. Inside, one can see a well, so called as Bi'r al-Imam al-Mahdi (a), surrounded by a few tombs. It is said that Imam al-Mahdi (a) was seen there. | ||
The construction has been built thanks to | The construction has been built thanks to [[Allama Bahr al-'Ulum]]'s efforts. A person by the name of Sayyid Muhammad Khan refurbished it in 1370 AH/1951, and it has maintained its state until today. He, also, made a dome with blue tiles above the construction. | ||
There is a stone in there on which Imam Mahdi's | There is a stone in there on which Imam al-Mahdi's Ziyara (a blessing prayer for a Imam) is incised. Its date goes back to the year 1200 AH/1786. There has been narrated from Imam al-Sadiq (a) that: | ||
"Anyone who visits my ancestor's tomb, should recite a prayer of two units, and again a two-unit one, and then another two units of prayer. The first prayer should be performed at the entrance of Imam Ali's (a) tomb, the second one at Ra' | "Anyone who visits my ancestor's tomb, should recite a prayer of two units, and again a two-unit one, and then another two units of prayer. The first prayer should be performed at the entrance of Imam Ali's (a) tomb, the second one at [[Ra's al-Husayn]], and the third one at Imam al-Mahdi's (a) pulpit (al-minbar)". | ||
There is another area (maqam) inside this construction ascribed to Imam Sadiq (a). There is no evidence and information indicating the reason of this naming. | There is another area (maqam) inside this construction ascribed to Imam al-Sadiq (a). There is no evidence and information indicating the reason of this naming. | ||
A mosque and a construction have been built in respect of Imam Sajjad's (a) prayer and staying there. It is located at one kilometer west of Imam 'Ali's (a) holy shrine, beside the lake | A mosque and a construction have been built in respect of [[Imam al-Sajjad (a)|Imam al-Sajjad's (a)]] prayer and staying there. It is located at one kilometer west of Imam 'Ali's (a) holy shrine, beside the lake Bahr al-Najaf at a distance of 250 meters, and adjacent to Safi Safa tomb. The dimensions of this mosque are 15*18. It has a dome, and the walls are decorated with tiles, and there is an altar (mihrab) ascribed to the area where Imam al-Sajjad (a) said prayer. It is said that when Imam al-Sajjad (a) came to visit Imam 'Ali's tomb in [[Najaf]], he performed his prayer there and stayed for the night. | ||
At the time when Safavid dynasty ruled Iraq, a construction was built in this area which still exists. Around the collapse of Ottoman Empire, it was repaired and a nice stone was put inside the altar, on which Huruf al-muqatta' | At the time when [[Safavid dynasty]] ruled [[Iraq]], a construction was built in this area which still exists. Around the collapse of [[Ottoman Empire]], it was repaired and a nice stone was put inside the altar, on which Huruf al-muqatta'a (The initial letters of words representing a secret phrase or sentence) are carved. The meaning of these letters is not known to anybody. | ||
== Figures entombed in Wadi al-salam == | == Figures entombed in Wadi al-salam == | ||