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	Subsequently, a wooden enclosure was constructed around the grave. This early attempt to mark and protect the site reflects the reverence accorded to Lady Khadijah and the desire to preserve her resting place with due honor.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>		Subsequently, a wooden enclosure was constructed around the grave. This early attempt to mark and protect the site reflects the reverence accorded to Lady Khadijah and the desire to preserve her resting place with due honor.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>

	In 950 AH, [[Muhammad ibn Sulayman]], a distinguished and prominent official from [[Egypt]], undertook the task of constructing a stone dome and shrine for the grave of Lady Khadijah. <ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>		In 950 AH, [[Muhammad ibn Sulayman]], a distinguished and prominent official from [[Egypt]], undertook the task of constructing a stone dome and shrine for the grave of Lady Khadijah.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>
	Alongside the newly erected stone structure, a wooden enclosure was placed over the grave, and it was adorned with a luxurious textile. To ensure proper maintenance and respect for the site, a dedicated caretaker was appointed. This initiative highlighted the continued reverence for Lady [[Khadijah]] and demonstrated a commitment to preserving her sacred resting place.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647; Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 150.</ref>		Alongside the newly erected stone structure, a wooden enclosure was placed over the grave, and it was adorned with a luxurious textile. To ensure proper maintenance and respect for the site, a dedicated caretaker was appointed. This initiative highlighted the continued reverence for Lady [[Khadijah]] and demonstrated a commitment to preserving her sacred resting place.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647; Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 150.</ref>
	Following its destruction by the forces of the Saudi dynasty, the shrine of Lady Khadijah was reconstructed in 1242 AH.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 151.</ref> This restored structure remained intact through the 14th century AH. Historical accounts indicate that textiles were sent by the Ottoman rulers of Egypt to be used for covering the wooden enclosure of the shrine. This gesture underscores the enduring commitment of successive rulers to honor and preserve the sacred site of Lady Khadijah's resting place.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 170.</ref>		Following its destruction by the forces of the Saudi dynasty, the shrine of Lady Khadijah was reconstructed in 1242 AH.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 151.</ref> This restored structure remained intact through the 14th century AH. Historical accounts indicate that textiles were sent by the Ottoman rulers of Egypt to be used for covering the wooden enclosure of the shrine. This gesture underscores the enduring commitment of successive rulers to honor and preserve the sacred site of Lady Khadijah's resting place.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 170.</ref>

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	However, this restoration was short-lived. The renewed shrine was demolished in 1343 AH, coinciding with the establishment of the third Saudi state. This final destruction marked a significant shift in the treatment of historical and religious sites in Mecca, reflecting the ongoing changes in political and religious policies over time.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'',vol. 2, p. 151.</ref>		However, this restoration was short-lived. The renewed shrine was demolished in 1343 AH, coinciding with the establishment of the third Saudi state. This final destruction marked a significant shift in the treatment of historical and religious sites in Mecca, reflecting the ongoing changes in political and religious policies over time.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'',vol. 2, p. 151.</ref>

	~~'''Related Topics''':~~

			''' Related Topics''':

	* [[Lady Khadijah (S)]]		* [[Lady Khadijah (S)]]

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	* [[Lady Khadijah (S)]]		* [[Lady Khadijah (S)]]

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	However, this restoration was short-lived. The renewed shrine was demolished in 1343 AH, coinciding with the establishment of the third Saudi state. This final destruction marked a significant shift in the treatment of historical and religious sites in Mecca, reflecting the ongoing changes in political and religious policies over time.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'',vol. 2, p. 151.</ref>		However, this restoration was short-lived. The renewed shrine was demolished in 1343 AH, coinciding with the establishment of the third Saudi state. This final destruction marked a significant shift in the treatment of historical and religious sites in Mecca, reflecting the ongoing changes in political and religious policies over time.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'',vol. 2, p. 151.</ref>

			'''Related Topics''':

			* [[Lady Khadijah (S)]]
			* [[Jannat al-Mu'alla]]

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	==Destruction of the Mausoleum==		==Destruction of the Mausoleum==
	With the rise of [[~~Wahhabism]] in [[Mecca~~]] and the establishment of the first [[Saudi state]], all structures and ~~domes in~~ [[Jannat al-Mu'alla]] ~~were demolished on Thursday, 29 Rabi' al-Thani 1218 AH/August 18,1803~~. ~~The~~ graves in ~~this~~ cemetery ~~were leveled with~~ the ~~ground~~.<ref>Sanjārī, ''Manāʾiḥ al-karam''.vol. 4, p. 422; Amīn, ''Kashf al-irtīyāb'', p. 27.</ref>		With the rise of the [[Wahhabi's]] movement and the establishment of the first Saudi state, a significant transformation occurred in the historical landscape of Mecca. On Wednesday, 29 Rabi' al-Thani 1218 AH, the Wahhabi forces undertook the demolition of all existing structures, including domes and buildings, within [[Jannat al-Mu'alla]]. This action resulted in the complete leveling of the graves in the cemetery, erasing the previous architectural and commemorative landmarks.<ref>Sanjārī, ''Manāʾiḥ al-karam''.vol. 4, p. 422; Amīn, ''Kashf al-irtīyāb'', p. 27.</ref>
	~~After~~ the ~~defeat~~ of ~~this~~ state by Ottoman forces, a dome ~~was once again constructed over~~ the ~~grave~~ and ~~mausoleum~~ of ~~Khadijah~~. However, this ~~structure~~ was ~~also~~ demolished in 1343 AH~~/1924-5 following~~ the establishment of the third Saudi state.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'',vol. 2, p. 151.</ref>		The destruction was part of a broader effort by the Wahhabis to reform and purify Islamic practices according to their interpretation, which included the removal of structures deemed as innovations or deviations from their understanding of Islam.

			Following the fall of the first Saudi state to Ottoman forces, there was a brief period during which the grave of [[Lady Khadijah]] was honored with the reconstruction of a new dome and shrine. This effort aimed to restore the reverence and historical significance of the site.

			However, this restoration was short-lived. The renewed shrine was demolished in 1343 AH, coinciding with the establishment of the third Saudi state. This final destruction marked a significant shift in the treatment of historical and religious sites in Mecca, reflecting the ongoing changes in political and religious policies over time.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'',vol. 2, p. 151.</ref>

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	Subsequently, a wooden enclosure was constructed around the grave. This early attempt to mark and protect the site reflects the reverence accorded to Lady Khadijah and the desire to preserve her resting place with due honor.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>		Subsequently, a wooden enclosure was constructed around the grave. This early attempt to mark and protect the site reflects the reverence accorded to Lady Khadijah and the desire to preserve her resting place with due honor.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>

	In ~~the year~~ 950 AH~~/1543-4~~, Muhammad ibn ~~Sulaiman~~, ~~an Egyptian~~ official, ~~built a shrine and~~ a stone dome for ~~this mausoleum~~.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>		In 950 AH, [[Muhammad ibn Sulayman]], a distinguished and prominent official from [[Egypt]], undertook the task of constructing a stone dome and shrine for the grave of Lady Khadijah. <ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>
	~~He also~~ placed ~~a new box on~~ the grave, ~~covered~~ it with ~~exquisite fabric~~, ~~and appointed~~ a caretaker for ~~the shrine~~.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647; Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 150.</ref>		Alongside the newly erected stone structure, a wooden enclosure was placed over the grave, and it was adorned with a luxurious textile. To ensure proper maintenance and respect for the site, a dedicated caretaker was appointed. This initiative highlighted the continued reverence for Lady [[Khadijah]] and demonstrated a commitment to preserving her sacred resting place.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647; Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 150.</ref>
	~~After being demolished~~ by the ~~hands~~ of the ~~[[Al Saud]]~~, the shrine was reconstructed in ~~the year~~ 1242 AH~~/1826-7~~.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 151.</ref> ~~And it~~ remained intact ~~until~~ the ~~fourteenth~~ century ~~after hijra~~. ~~Reports~~ indicate that ~~fabrics~~ were sent by the [[Ottoman rulers]] of [[Egypt]] to be used on the shrine's ~~box during this period~~.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 170.</ref>		Following its destruction by the forces of the Saudi dynasty, the shrine of Lady Khadijah was reconstructed in 1242 AH.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 151.</ref> This restored structure remained intact through the 14th century AH. Historical accounts indicate that textiles were sent by the Ottoman rulers of Egypt to be used for covering the wooden enclosure of the shrine. This gesture underscores the enduring commitment of successive rulers to honor and preserve the sacred site of Lady Khadijah's resting place.<ref>Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 170.</ref>
	~~Travel accounts from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries after hijra have mentioned the mausoleum of Khadijah.~~ For ~~example~~, Farahani in 1302 AH ~~mentioned~~ the wooden ~~mausoleum~~.<ref>Farāhānī, ''Safarnāma-yi Mīrzā Muḥammad Ḥusayn Farāhānī'', p. 202.</ref>		For instance, [[Farahani]], in 1302 AH, referred to the wooden enclosure of the grave.<ref>Farāhānī, ''Safarnāma-yi Mīrzā Muḥammad Ḥusayn Farāhānī'', p. 202.</ref>
	~~Rifat~~ Pasha ~~reported~~ in 1318 AH~~/1900-1 about~~ the ~~tall~~ dome ~~over the grave~~ of Khadijah(s).<ref>Rafʿat Pāshā, ''Mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'' ,vol. 1, p. 30.</ref>		Additionally, [[Refaat Pasha]], writing in 1318 AH, reported on the prominent dome of Lady Khadijah's tomb. These accounts reflect the continued significance and recognition of the shrine during these periods.<ref>Rafʿat Pāshā, ''Mirʾāt al-ḥaramayn'' ,vol. 1, p. 30.</ref>

	==Destruction of the Mausoleum==		==Destruction of the Mausoleum==

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	Some contemporary researchers also share this skepticism, raising doubts about the accuracy of the grave’s attribution to Lady Khadijah. This ongoing uncertainty reflects the complexities and challenges involved in historically verifying sacred sites associated with prominent figures of Islamic history.<ref>Jāsir,'' Al-ʿArab al-sunna al- ʿĀshira'', vol. 3 and 4, p. 278-279.</ref>		Some contemporary researchers also share this skepticism, raising doubts about the accuracy of the grave’s attribution to Lady Khadijah. This ongoing uncertainty reflects the complexities and challenges involved in historically verifying sacred sites associated with prominent figures of Islamic history.<ref>Jāsir,'' Al-ʿArab al-sunna al- ʿĀshira'', vol. 3 and 4, p. 278-279.</ref>

	==Construction of the Dome and ~~Mausoleum~~==		==Construction of the Dome and Shrine==

	[[file:گنبد مزار حضرت خدیجه قبل از تخریب.jpg\|thumbnail\|right\| Dome of the tomb of Khadija (right) and her son Qasim (left) before destruction]]		[[file:گنبد مزار حضرت خدیجه قبل از تخریب.jpg\|thumbnail\|right\| Dome of the tomb of Khadija (right) and her son Qasim (left) before destruction]]


	~~For~~ the ~~first time in~~ 749 AH~~/1348-9~~, a stone ~~with~~ the inscription "~~«ان هذا قبر السیدة خدیجه»This~~ is the grave of ~~Khadija(s)~~" was placed on her grave~~. The dome of the mausoleum of Khadija (on the right) and her son Qasim (on the left) is shown in the image before its demolition~~.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 646.</ref>		In the year 749 AH, a stone bearing the inscription "This is the grave of Lady Khadijah" was placed over her grave.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 646.</ref>
	~~Later~~, a wooden ~~box~~ was constructed ~~over~~ her ~~grave~~.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>		Subsequently, a wooden enclosure was constructed around the grave. This early attempt to mark and protect the site reflects the reverence accorded to Lady Khadijah and the desire to preserve her resting place with due honor.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>

	In the year 950 AH/1543-4, Muhammad ibn Sulaiman, an Egyptian official, built a shrine and a stone dome for this mausoleum.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>		In the year 950 AH/1543-4, Muhammad ibn Sulaiman, an Egyptian official, built a shrine and a stone dome for this mausoleum.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647.</ref>
	He also placed a new box on the grave, covered it with exquisite fabric, and appointed a caretaker for the shrine.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647; Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 150.</ref>		He also placed a new box on the grave, covered it with exquisite fabric, and appointed a caretaker for the shrine.<ref>Ṣabbāgh, ''Taḥṣīl al-marām'', vol. 2, p. 647; Gāzī, ''Ifādat al-anām'', vol. 2, p. 150.</ref>

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	Her contributions and virtues are reflected in numerous Islamic texts and traditions, which highlight her pivotal role in supporting the Prophet (S) and fostering the early Muslim community. Khadijah (S) passed away on the 10th of [[Ramadan]] in the 10th year of the Prophetic mission in Mecca, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and inform the Islamic faith.<ref>Ibn Saʿd, ''Al-Ṭabaqāt al-kubrā'', vol. 8, p. 14; Ibn Hishām, ''Al-Sīra al-nabawīyya'', vol. 1, p. 416.</ref>		Her contributions and virtues are reflected in numerous Islamic texts and traditions, which highlight her pivotal role in supporting the Prophet (S) and fostering the early Muslim community. Khadijah (S) passed away on the 10th of [[Ramadan]] in the 10th year of the Prophetic mission in Mecca, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and inform the Islamic faith.<ref>Ibn Saʿd, ''Al-Ṭabaqāt al-kubrā'', vol. 8, p. 14; Ibn Hishām, ''Al-Sīra al-nabawīyya'', vol. 1, p. 416.</ref>

	==Location==		==Historical Reports on the Location of the Grave==
	Sources ~~have reported the burial of Khadija~~ in the cemetery of ~~Hajun. This~~ is the ~~same cemetery that was situated in Bab~~ al-Mu'alla ~~and~~ is ~~also known as~~ the [[Bab al-Mu'alla ~~Cemetery~~]].<ref>Maqrizī, ''Imtāʿ al-asmāʾ'', vol. 6, p. 30.</ref>		Sources indicate that Lady Khadijah (S) was buried in the cemetery of Hujun, which is also known as the [[Jannat al-Mu'alla]] cemetery. This cemetery is located in the area of [[Bab al-Mu'alla]], and it is often referred to by this name in historical and religious texts.<ref>Maqrizī, ''Imtāʿ al-asmāʾ'', vol. 6, p. 30.</ref>
	~~However, the~~ earliest ~~reports about~~ the ~~exact~~ location of ~~her~~ grave ~~date back to~~ the eighth century ~~and have been recorded in historical sources~~. ~~The precise~~ location of her ~~grave~~ was ~~unknown before that~~. Ibn Jubayr (d. 614 AH~~/1217-8~~) in the sixth century reported that the graves in the cemetery ~~of Hajun in~~ Bab al-Mu'alla were ~~ruined and~~ forgotten.<ref>Ibn Jubayr, ''Riḥla Ibn Jubayr'', p. 78.</ref>		The earliest documented references to the precise location of Lady Khadijah's (S) grave appear in sources from the eighth century. Before this period, the exact location of her burial site was not well established. [[Ibn Jubayr]] (d. 614 AH), writing in the sixth century, reported that the graves in the Hujun cemetery, located at Bab al-Mu'alla, had fallen into disrepair and were largely forgotten.<ref>Ibn Jubayr, ''Riḥla Ibn Jubayr'', p. 78.</ref>
	~~Taqī al-Dīn, who visited [[Mecca]] in the year~~ 696, ~~mentions that~~ the ~~people~~ of Mecca ~~say~~ the ~~grave~~ of ~~Khadija~~ (s~~) is~~ in ~~Shu'bah,~~ located on the ~~side of~~ Ma'la, ~~but~~ no grave ~~is visible there~~.<ref>Tajībī, ''Mustafād al-riḥla wa al-ightirāb'', p. 340-341.</ref>		In 696 AH, the esteemed traveler Tajibi documented his observations of Mecca, providing insights into the local beliefs regarding the resting place of Lady Khadijah (S). According to the accounts from the residents of Mecca at that time, it was commonly believed that Lady Khadijah's grave was situated in a specific niche located in the Ma'ala area of the cemetery. Despite these assertions, Tajibi noted that no visible grave was discernible at that particular location. This discrepancy highlights the historical challenges in pinpointing exact burial sites and reflects the evolving understanding and reverence of sacred sites in the Islamic heritage.<ref>Tajībī, ''Mustafād al-riḥla wa al-ightirāb'', p. 340-341.</ref>
	~~Since~~ the eighth century ~~of Hijra,~~ the grave of ~~Khadija gained prominence~~ in [[Jannat al-Mu'~~alla]] and has been mentioned in various sources~~. ~~Ibn Batuta, who resided~~ in [[Mecca~~]] in the years~~ 729-730~~/1328-9~~ , reported that in the Mu'~~alla~~ cemetery~~, only~~ a ~~small number~~ of ~~graves~~, ~~including~~ the ~~grave~~ of ~~Khadija, were recognized~~.<ref>Ibn Baṭūṭa, ''Al-Raḥla Ibn Baṭūṭa'',vol. 1, p. 381; Shahīd al-Awwal, ''Al-Durūs al-sharʿīyya fī fiqh al-imāmiyya'', vol. 1, p. 468.</ref>		It was not until the eighth century AH that the grave of Lady Khadijah (S) became widely recognized and referenced in historical sources as being located in Jannat al-Mu'ala. During his stay in Mecca between 729 and 730 AH, the renowned traveler Ibn Battuta reported that only a few graves, including that of Lady Khadijah, were identifiable within the Ma'ala cemetery. This period marks a significant moment in the documentation and acknowledgment of Lady Khadijah’s resting place, reflecting the evolving historical and religious landscape of Mecca.<ref>Ibn Baṭūṭa, ''Al-Raḥla Ibn Baṭūṭa'',vol. 1, p. 381; Shahīd al-Awwal, ''Al-Durūs al-sharʿīyya fī fiqh al-imāmiyya'', vol. 1, p. 468.</ref>
	~~Marjani~~ (770 AH~~/1368-9~~)~~, an eighth-century geographer,~~ reported that the exact location of Khadijah's grave in Mecca was ~~unknown~~. However, it was revealed to ~~one of the righteous individuals in~~ a dream or ~~a state of spiritual unveiling~~ that ~~her~~ grave is next to the ~~grave~~ of [[Fudayl ibn 'Iyad]]. ~~In 749 AH/1348-9~~, a stone was placed at ~~that location~~.<ref>Marjānī,''Bahjat al-nufūs wa al-asrār'', vol. 2, p. 1016.</ref>		In the eighth century AH, the geographer Murjani (d. 770 AH) reported that the exact location of Lady Khadijah's grave in Mecca was not definitively known. However, according to his account, it was revealed to a pious individual through a dream or vision that Lady Khadijah's grave was situated next to the tomb of Fudayl ibn 'Iyad. Following this revelation, a stone was placed at the site in the year 749 AH to mark her resting place. This development highlights the ongoing efforts during this period to identify and honor the graves of significant historical and religious figures.<ref>Marjānī,''Bahjat al-nufūs wa al-asrār'', vol. 2, p. 1016.</ref>
	Fasi (d. 832 AH~~/1428-9~~)~~, a renowned Meccan historian~~, expressed ~~doubt~~ about the ~~accuracy~~ of attributing ~~this~~ grave to ~~Khadija. He argued that in~~ Mu'alla, ~~none of the~~ companions of the Prophet were buried.<ref>Fāsī al-Makkī, ''Shifāʾ al-gharām bi akhbār al-balad al-ḥarām'', vol. 1, p. 376.</ref>		The renowned historian of Mecca, Fasi (d. 832 AH), expressed skepticism about the authenticity of attributing a specific grave to Lady Khadijah (peace be upon her) within Jannat al-Mu'alla. Fasi questioned whether the grave attributed to her was genuinely hers, and he even suggested that no companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him) were buried in the Ma'ala cemetery.<ref>Fāsī al-Makkī, ''Shifāʾ al-gharām bi akhbār al-balad al-ḥarām'', vol. 1, p. 376.</ref>
	Some contemporary researchers ~~have~~ also ~~expressed doubt~~ about the accuracy of ~~attributing this grave~~.<ref>Jāsir,''Al-ʿArab al-sunna al- ʿĀshira'', vol. 3 and 4, p. 278-279.</ref>		Some contemporary researchers also share this skepticism, raising doubts about the accuracy of the grave’s attribution to Lady Khadijah. This ongoing uncertainty reflects the complexities and challenges involved in historically verifying sacred sites associated with prominent figures of Islamic history.<ref>Jāsir,'' Al-ʿArab al-sunna al- ʿĀshira'', vol. 3 and 4, p. 278-279.</ref>

	==Construction of the Dome and Mausoleum==		==Construction of the Dome and Mausoleum==

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	'''The Grave of Lady Khadijah (AS)''', daughter of Khuwaylid and wife of Prophet Muhammad (~~PBUH~~), is situated in the Abu Talib cemetery, also known as Jannat al-Mu'alla or Hujun, in Mecca. Historical accounts reveal that Khadijah's (S) body was interred in the Hujun area of this cemetery. However, the exact location of her grave remained unidentified until the 8th century AH (14th century CE).		''' The Grave of Lady Khadijah (AS)''', daughter of [[Khuwaylid]] and wife of [[Prophet Muhammad]] (S), is situated in the Abu Talib cemetery, also known as [[Jannat al-Mu'alla]] or Hujun, in [[Mecca]]. Historical accounts reveal that Khadijah's (S) body was interred in the Hujun area of this cemetery. However, the exact location of her grave remained unidentified until the 8th century AH (14th century CE).

	In the early 8th century AH, a specific site within the Ma'ala cemetery in Mecca was designated as the resting place of Lady Khadijah (S). At this location, a gravestone was erected to honor her memory. Over time, a mausoleum was constructed at the site. This mausoleum, which included a prominent dome, was subject to several modifications and reconstructions.		In the early 8th century AH, a specific site within the Ma'ala cemetery in Mecca was designated as the resting place of Lady Khadijah (S). At this location, a gravestone was erected to honor her memory. Over time, a mausoleum was constructed at the site. This mausoleum, which included a prominent dome, was subject to several modifications and reconstructions.

	The original mausoleum was demolished in 1218 AH by the Wahhabis. It was subsequently rebuilt but faced destruction once more in 1343 AH with the establishment of the Saudi state. Despite these events, the grave of Lady Khadijah (S) remains a site of historical and religious significance, reflecting the challenges faced in preserving sacred sites in Islamic history.		The original mausoleum was demolished in 1218 AH by the [[Wahhabis]]. It was subsequently rebuilt but faced destruction once more in 1343 AH with the establishment of the Saudi state. Despite these events, the grave of Lady Khadijah (S) remains a site of historical and religious significance, reflecting the challenges faced in preserving sacred sites in Islamic history.

			==Lady Khadija (S)==
			Lady Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (S) holds a distinguished place in Islamic history as the first wife of Prophet Muhammad (S).<ref>Ibn Isḥāq, ''Sīra Ibn Isḥāq: al-Sīra al-Nabawiyya li Ibn Isḥāq'', p. 245; Ibn Maghāzīlī, ''Manāqib ʿAlī b. Abī Ṭālib'', vol 1, p. 149; Shahīdī, ''Tārīkh-i taḥlīlī-yi Islām'', p. 39-40.</ref> )
			Her marriage to the Prophet (S) occurred when he was 25 years old, marking the beginning of a significant partnership that would greatly influence the early years of Islam.<ref>Shahīdī, ''Tārīkh-i taḥlīlī-yi Islām'', p. 39-40.</ref>
			Khadijah (AS) and Muhammad (S) were united in marriage at a time when the Prophet was embarking on his career as a respected merchant in Mecca. This union was both a personal and strategic alliance, as Khadijah (AS) was a wealthy and esteemed businesswoman of the [[Quraysh]] tribe. Their marriage lasted for approximately 25 years, during which they had six children. The couple had two sons, Qasim and Abdullah, and four daughters: Zainab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, and Fatimah (AS).<ref>Ziriklī, ''Al-Aʿlām'', vol. 2, p. 302.</ref>
			According to a well-known narration by Prophet Muhammad (S), Khadijah (AS) is listed among the four most revered women in history, alongside Fatimah (S), Maryam (Mary), and Asiya. This recognition underscores her exceptional status and the profound impact she had on both the Prophet's personal life and the broader Islamic tradition.<ref>Ibn Kathīr, ''Al-Bidāya wa l-nihāya'', vol. 2, p. 129.</ref>
			Her contributions and virtues are reflected in numerous Islamic texts and traditions, which highlight her pivotal role in supporting the Prophet (S) and fostering the early Muslim community. Khadijah (S) passed away on the 10th of [[Ramadan]] in the 10th year of the Prophetic mission in Mecca, leaving behind a lasting legacy that continues to inspire and inform the Islamic faith.<ref>Ibn Saʿd, ''Al-Ṭabaqāt al-kubrā'', vol. 8, p. 14; Ibn Hishām, ''Al-Sīra al-nabawīyya'', vol. 1, p. 416.</ref>

	~~==Lady Khadija <small>(S)</small>==~~
	Lady Khadija <small>(S)</small>, the daughter of Khuwaylid ibn Asad, was the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad <small>(PBUH)</small>.<ref>Ibn Isḥāq, ''Sīra Ibn Isḥāq: al-Sīra al-Nabawiyya li Ibn Isḥāq'', p. 245; Ibn Maghāzīlī, ''Manāqib ʿAlī b. Abī Ṭālib'', vol 1, p. 149; Shahīdī, ''Tārīkh-i taḥlīlī-yi Islām'', p. 39-40.</ref> )
	~~Prophet married Khadija at the age of 25.<ref>Shahīdī, ''Tārīkh-i taḥlīlī-yi Islām'', p. 39-40.</ref>~~
	From this marriage, six children were born: two sons named Qasim and Abdullah, and four daughters named Zainab, Ruqayyah, Umm Kulthum, and [[Fatima]] <small>(S)</small>.<ref>Ziriklī, ''Al-Aʿlām'', vol. 2, p. 302.</ref>
	In a narration, Prophet Muhammad <small>(PBUH)</small> identifies Khadija <small>(S)</small>, Fatimah <small>(S)</small>, Maryam (Mary), and Asiya as the leaders of the women of the world.<ref>Ibn Kathīr, ''Al-Bidāya wa l-nihāya'', vol. 2, p. 129.</ref>
	Khadija lived for approximately 25 years with Prophet Muhammad. She passed away on the 10th of Ramadan in the year 10 of [[Bi'tha]]/, in [[Medina]].<ref>Ibn Saʿd, ''Al-Ṭabaqāt al-kubrā'', vol. 8, p. 14; Ibn Hishām, ''Al-Sīra al-nabawīyya'', vol. 1, p. 416.</ref>
	==Location==		==Location==
	Sources have reported the burial of Khadija in the cemetery of Hajun. This is the same cemetery that was situated in Bab al-Mu'alla and is also known as the [[Bab al-Mu'alla Cemetery]].<ref>Maqrizī, ''Imtāʿ al-asmāʾ'', vol. 6, p. 30.</ref>		Sources have reported the burial of Khadija in the cemetery of Hajun. This is the same cemetery that was situated in Bab al-Mu'alla and is also known as the [[Bab al-Mu'alla Cemetery]].<ref>Maqrizī, ''Imtāʿ al-asmāʾ'', vol. 6, p. 30.</ref>

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	'''The Grave of Lady Khadijah (AS)~~<small>(S)</small>~~'''~~, The grave of Lady Khadijah (S)~~, daughter of Khuwaylid and wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is situated in the Abu Talib cemetery, also known as Jannat al-Mu'alla or Hujun, in Mecca. Historical accounts reveal that Khadijah's (S) body was interred in the Hujun area of this cemetery. However, the exact location of her grave remained unidentified until the 8th century AH (14th century CE).		'''The Grave of Lady Khadijah (AS)''', daughter of Khuwaylid and wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is situated in the Abu Talib cemetery, also known as Jannat al-Mu'alla or Hujun, in Mecca. Historical accounts reveal that Khadijah's (S) body was interred in the Hujun area of this cemetery. However, the exact location of her grave remained unidentified until the 8th century AH (14th century CE).

	In the early 8th century AH, a specific site within the Ma'ala cemetery in Mecca was designated as the resting place of Lady Khadijah (S). At this location, a gravestone was erected to honor her memory. Over time, a mausoleum was constructed at the site. This mausoleum, which included a prominent dome, was subject to several modifications and reconstructions.		In the early 8th century AH, a specific site within the Ma'ala cemetery in Mecca was designated as the resting place of Lady Khadijah (S). At this location, a gravestone was erected to honor her memory. Over time, a mausoleum was constructed at the site. This mausoleum, which included a prominent dome, was subject to several modifications and reconstructions.