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There are some hadiths about Imam 'Ali's (a) interest in [[Najaf]] and Wadi l-Salam and his willingness to be buried in the region. In particular, in a hadith, Imam 'Ali (a) asks God to be buried in Wadi l-Salam cemetery.<ref>Al-Daylami, ''Irshad al-qulub'', Vol.2, P.238</ref> | There are some hadiths about Imam 'Ali's (a) interest in [[Najaf]] and Wadi l-Salam and his willingness to be buried in the region. In particular, in a hadith, Imam 'Ali (a) asks God to be buried in Wadi l-Salam cemetery.<ref>Al-Daylami, ''Irshad al-qulub'', Vol.2, P.238</ref> | ||
[[File:Shrine of Hud and Salih.jpg|thumbnail|The shrine attributed to Hud (a) and Salih (a)]] | |||
== Constructions == | == Constructions == | ||
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: | ||
=== Tombs | === Tombs of Hud (a) and Salih (a) === | ||
According to some hadiths, two prophet's tombs, [[Hud (a)]] and [[Salih (a)]], are situated in Wadi l-Salam. In fact, there are two tombs said to belong to these two prophets. Initially, with [[al-'Allama 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 1337/1918-9.<ref>Qa'idan, '''Atabat-i 'Aliyat-i 'Iraq'', P.50</ref> | According to some hadiths, two prophet's tombs, [[Hud (a)]] and [[Salih (a)]], are situated in Wadi l-Salam. In fact, there are two tombs said to belong to these two prophets. Initially, with [[al-'Allama 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 1337/1918-9.<ref>Qa'idan, '''Atabat-i 'Aliyat-i 'Iraq'', P.50</ref> | ||
[[File:مقام امام زمان عج (9).jpg|thumbnail|Maqam of Imam al-Mahdi (a) and Imam al-Sadiq (a)]] | |||
=== Maqam al-Imam al-Mahdi (a), Imam al-Sadiq (a), and Imam al-Sajjad (a) === | === Maqam al-Imam al-Mahdi (a), Imam al-Sadiq (a), and Imam al-Sajjad (a) === | ||
At the north part of Wadi l-Salam, there is an area called Maqam [[al-Imam al-Mahdi (a)]] and Maqam [[al-Imam al-Sadiq (a)]]. There is an | At the north part of Wadi l-Salam, there is an area called Maqam [[al-Imam al-Mahdi (a)]] and Maqam [[al-Imam al-Sadiq (a)]]. There is an old construction there, along with two signs, pointing the place where Imam al-Sadiq (a) and Imam al-Mahdi (a) are believed to have prayed. A blue dome is right above it. The construction has been built thanks to [[al-'Allama Bahr al-'Ulum]]'s efforts. A person by the name of Sayyid Muhammad Khan refurbished it in 1370/1950-1, 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 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's al-Husayn]], and the third one at Imam al-Mahdi's (a) pulpit (al-minbar)". | 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's al-Husayn]], and the third one at Imam al-Mahdi's (a) pulpit (al-minbar)". | ||
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[[Category:Cemeteries]] | [[Category:Cemeteries]] | ||
[[Category:Holy places]] | [[Category:Holy places]] | ||
[[Category:Ziyarah sites]] | [[Category:Ziyarah sites]] | ||