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'''Imam Sajjad (a)''' (38–95 AH), known as Zayn al-Abidin, is the fourth Imam of the Shia, the son of [[Imam Husayn (a)]], and the father of [[Imam Baqir (AS)]]. He is renowned for his frequent worship, asceticism, generosity, and charity. The burial place of Imam Sajjad (AS) is in the [[Jannat al-Baqi|Baqi' Cemetery]]. According to one account, he was poisoned and martyred by [[Walid ibn Abd al-Malik]], the sixth Umayyad ruler. The merit of visiting the shrine of Imam Sajjad (AS) is mentioned among the pilgrimages to the [[Imams of Baqi']].
'''Imam Sajjad (a)''' (38–95 AH), known as Zayn al-Abidin, is the fourth Imam of the Shia, the son of [[Imam Husayn (a)]], and the father of [[Imam Baqir (a)]]. He is renowned for his frequent worship, asceticism, generosity, and charity. The burial place of Imam Sajjad (a) is in the [[Jannat al-Baqi|Baqi' Cemetery]]. According to one account, he was poisoned and martyred by [[Walid ibn Abd al-Malik]], the sixth Umayyad ruler. The merit of visiting Imam Sajjad (a) is mentioned among the pilgrimages to the [[Imams of Baqi']].


Imam Sajjad (a) went on [[Hajj|Hajj pilgrimage]] many times, with some sources recording up to twenty journeys. Based on a narration from Imam Sajjad (AS), whoever performs the Hajj rituals, Paradise becomes obligatory for him and his sins are forgiven. In a narration known as the [[Hadith of Shibli]], the Imam discusses the [[secrets of Hajj]] and the inner meanings of its rituals.
Imam Sajjad (a) went on [[Hajj|Hajj pilgrimage]] many times, with some sources recording up to twenty journeys. Based on a narration from Imam Sajjad (AS), whoever performs the Hajj rituals, Paradise becomes obligatory for him and his sins are forgiven. In a narration known as the [[Hadith of Shibli]], the Imam discusses the [[secrets of Hajj]] and the inner meanings of its rituals.


There are several sites in Iraq attributed to Imam Sajjad (AS), including: the [[Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Hilla)|Maqam of Imam Sajjad (a) in Hilla]], the [[Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Najaf)|Maqam of Imam Sajjad (a) in Najaf]], and the [[Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Karbala)|Maqam of Imam Sajjad (AS) in Karbala]].
There are several sites in Iraq attributed to Imam Sajjad (a), including: the [[Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Hilla)|Maqam of Imam Sajjad (a) in Hilla]], the [[Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Najaf)|Maqam of Imam Sajjad (a) in Najaf]], and the [[Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Karbala)|Maqam of Imam Sajjad (AS) in Karbala]].


==Introduction and Status==
==Introduction and Status==
Ali ibn Husayn (AS), known as Sajjad and Zayn al-Abidin, is the fourth Imam of the Shia, who, according to the most common account, was born in [[Medina]] in 38 AH.<ref>al-Kafi, vol. 1, p. 466; al-Irshad, vol. 2, p. 137.</ref> He witnessed the final years of the caliphate of his grandfather [[Imam Ali (AS)]], spent 13 years with his uncle [[Imam Hasan (AS)]], and 23 years alongside his father [[Imam Husayn (AS)]].
Ali ibn Husayn (a), known as Sajjad and Zayn al-Abidin, is the fourth Imam of the Shia, who, according to the most common account, was born in [[Medina]] in 38 AH.<ref>al-Kafi, vol. 1, p. 466; al-Irshad, vol. 2, p. 137.</ref> He witnessed the final years of the caliphate of his grandfather [[Imam Ali (a)]], spent thirteen years with his uncle [[Imam Hasan (a)]], and twenty-three years alongside his father [[Imam Husayn (a)]].


Imam Sajjad was present during the event of Ashura in 61 AH during the uprising of Imam Husayn (AS) in [[Karbala]]; however, due to illness, he did not participate in the battle, and he lived for another 33 or 34 years after this event.<ref>Tarikh al-Tabari, vol. 11, p. 630.</ref> It is said that Ali ibn Husayn (AS) was poisoned and martyred in 94<ref>Tarikh al-Tabari, vol. 11, p. 631; Ansab al-Ashraf, vol. 10, p. 237.</ref> or 95 AH<ref>Tarikh Madinat Dimashq, vol. 41, p. 416.</ref> by the order of [[Walid ibn Abd al-Malik]] (reigned: 86–96 AH)<ref>al-Ithaf bi-Hubb al-Ashraf, p. 277.</ref> and was buried in the [[Jannat al-Baqi|Baqi' Cemetery]] beside the graves of Imam Hasan (AS), [[Imam Muhammad Baqir (AS)|Imam Baqir (AS)]], and [[Imam Sadiq (AS)]].<ref>Tarikh al-Tabari, vol. 11, p. 631.</ref>
Although he was present during the events of [[Ashura]] in 61 AH, he did not take part in the fighting because of illness and he lived for another 33 or 34 years after this event.<ref>Tarikh al-Tabari, vol. 11, p. 630.</ref> According to some reports, Ali ibn Husayn (a) was poisoned and martyred in 94<ref>Tarikh al-Tabari, vol. 11, p. 631; Ansab al-Ashraf, vol. 10, p. 237.</ref> or 95 AH<ref>Tarikh Madinat Dimashq, vol. 41, p. 416.</ref> by the order of [[Walid ibn Abd al-Malik]] (reigned: 86–96 AH)<ref>al-Ithaf bi-Hubb al-Ashraf, p. 277.</ref> and was buried in the [[Jannat al-Baqi|Baqi' Cemetery]] beside the graves of Imam Hasan (a), [[Imam Muhammad Baqir (a)|Imam Baqir (a)]], and [[Imam Sadiq (a)]].<ref>Tarikh al-Tabari, vol. 11, p. 631.</ref>some reports also state that Imam Sajjad (a) went to Karbala on the first Arba'in and reunited the martyrs' heads with their bodies<ref>Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 98, p. 334.</ref>
 
Furthermore, some narrations state that Imam Sajjad (AS) went to Karbala during the first [[Arba'in]] and reunited the heads of the martyrs with their bodies.<ref>Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 98, p. 334.</ref>


===Era of Imamate===
===Era of Imamate===
Imam Sajjad (AS) is one of the twelve infallible Imams of the Shia.<ref>I'lam al-Wara, pp. 396–397.</ref> His Imamate began with the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (AS) on Ashura in 61 AH and continued until his own martyrdom (in 94 or 95 AH).<ref>al-Irshad, vol. 2, p. 138; I'lam al-Wara, p. 256.</ref>
Imam Sajjad (a) is one of the twelve infallible Imams of the Shia.<ref>I'lam al-Wara, pp. 396–397.</ref> His Imamate began with the martyrdom of Imam Husayn (a) on Ashura in 61 AH and continued until his own martyrdom (in 94 or 95 AH).<ref>al-Irshad, vol. 2, p. 138; I'lam al-Wara, p. 256.</ref>


Many narrations have been transmitted regarding the devotional life and frequent worship of Imam Sajjad (AS),<ref>al-'Ibar, vol. 1, p. 83.</ref> and his collection of supplications has been compiled in the book ''al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya''.<ref>al-Dhari'a, vol. 15, pp. 18–19.</ref> Additionally, the [[Ziyarat Amin Allah]] has been narrated from Imam Sajjad (AS).<ref>Kamil al-Ziyarat, p. 39.</ref> Imam Sajjad has been described as a person of great generosity,<ref>Tarikh al-Ya'qubi, vol. 2, p. 259.</ref> kind to the needy and orphans, and dedicated to charity and almsgiving.<ref>Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 46, pp. 62–63.</ref>
Many narrations have been transmitted regarding the devotional life and frequent worship of Imam Sajjad (a),<ref>al-'Ibar, vol. 1, p. 83.</ref> and his collection of supplications has been compiled in the book ''al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya''.<ref>al-Dhari'a, vol. 15, pp. 18–19.</ref> Additionally, the [[Ziyarat Amin Allah]] has been narrated from Imam Sajjad (AS).<ref>Kamil al-Ziyarat, p. 39.</ref> Imam Sajjad has been described as a person of great generosity,<ref>Tarikh al-Ya'qubi, vol. 2, p. 259.</ref> kind to the needy and orphans, and dedicated to charity and almsgiving.<ref>Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 46, pp. 62–63.</ref>


The era of Imam Sajjad's (AS) Imamate was contemporary with several [[Umayyad Caliphs]] (reigned: 41–132 AH) and the Zubayrids (reigned: 64–73 AH), including [[Yazid ibn Mu'awiya]] (61–64), [[Abdallah ibn al-Zubayr]] (64–73), [[Mu'awiya ibn Yazid]] (64), [[Marwan ibn al-Hakam]] (65), [[Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan]] (65–86), and [[Walid ibn Abd al-Malik]] (86–96). The dominance of the Umayyad faction and the multi-year control of the Zubayrids over [[Mecca]] and [[Medina]]—as opponents of the Shia and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (AS)]]—created one of the most critical and difficult periods of Imamate for Imam Sajjad (AS).<ref>Ithbat al-Wasiyya, pp. 167–168; al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, Supplication 49, p. 244.</ref>
The era of Imam Sajjad's (a) Imamate was contemporary with several [[Umayyad Caliphs]] (reigned: 41–132 AH) and the Zubayrids (reigned: 64–73 AH), including [[Yazid ibn Mu'awiya]] (61–64), [[Abdallah ibn al-Zubayr]] (64–73), [[Mu'awiya ibn Yazid]] (64), [[Marwan ibn al-Hakam]] (65), [[Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan]] (65–86), and [[Walid ibn Abd al-Malik]] (86–96). The dominance of the Umayyad faction and the multi-year control of the Zubayrids over [[Mecca]] and [[Medina]]—as opponents of the Shia and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (AS)]]—created one of the most critical and difficult periods of his Imamate.<ref>Ithbat al-Wasiyya, pp. 167–168; al-Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, Supplication 49, p. 244.</ref>


==Hajj Pilgrimages of Imam Sajjad (AS)==
==Hajj Pilgrimages of Imam Sajjad (a)==
The practical conduct of Imam Sajjad (AS) demonstrates the attention and importance he placed on the Hajj. There are accounts indicating that Imam Sajjad (AS) performed the Hajj on numerous occasions,<ref>al-Mahasin, vol. 2, p. 361; Manaqib Al Abi Talib, vol. 3, pp. 293–294; al-Durr al-Nazim, p. 591.</ref> sometimes riding<ref>Manaqib Al Abi Talib, vol. 3, p. 294.</ref> and sometimes on foot.<ref>al-Irshad, vol. 2, p. 144; al-Muntazam, vol. 5, p. 349.</ref> Some have estimated the number of his Hajj pilgrimages to be 20.<ref>al-Mahasin, vol. 2, p. 635; al-Khisal, pp. 517–518.</ref> In a narration regarding his and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (AS)]]'s connection to Hajj, Imam Sajjad (AS) states: "I am the son of Mecca and Mina, Safa and Zamzam."<ref>al-Kafi, vol. 1, p. 473.</ref>
The practical conduct of Imam Sajjad (a) demonstrates the attention and importance he placed on the Hajj. There are accounts indicating that Imam Sajjad (AS) performed the Hajj on numerous occasions,<ref>al-Mahasin, vol. 2, p. 361; Manaqib Al Abi Talib, vol. 3, pp. 293–294; al-Durr al-Nazim, p. 591.</ref> sometimes riding<ref>Manaqib Al Abi Talib, vol. 3, p. 294.</ref> and sometimes on foot.<ref>al-Irshad, vol. 2, p. 144; al-Muntazam, vol. 5, p. 349.</ref> Some sources give the number of his Hajj pilgrimages as twenty..<ref>al-Mahasin, vol. 2, p. 635; al-Khisal, pp. 517–518.</ref> In a narration regarding his and the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]]'s connection to Hajj, Imam Sajjad (AS) states: "I am the son of Mecca and Mina, Safa and Zamzam."<ref>al-Kafi, vol. 1, p. 473.</ref>


In early sources, numerous accounts of Imam Sajjad's (AS) travels to Mecca are recorded. It is said that on one occasion, to convince his uncle [[Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyya]], who claimed the Imamate, the Imam asked him to go to [[Mecca]] to the [[Black Stone|Hajar al-Aswad]], and whoever the Hajar al-Aswad confirmed as the Imam would be the rightful one. By divine permission, the Hajar al-Aswad spoke and confirmed the Imamate of Imam Sajjad (AS).<ref>al-Kafi, vol. 1, p. 348; al-Ihtijaj, vol. 2, p. 46.</ref>
In early sources, numerous accounts of Imam Sajjad's (a) travels to Mecca are recorded. It is said that on one occasion, to convince his uncle [[Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyya]], who claimed the Imamate, the Imam asked him to go to [[Mecca]] to the [[Black Stone|Hajar al-Aswad]], and whoever the Hajar al-Aswad confirmed as the Imam would be the rightful one. By divine permission, the Hajar al-Aswad spoke and confirmed the Imamate of Imam Sajjad (a).<ref>al-Kafi, vol. 1, p. 348; al-Ihtijaj, vol. 2, p. 46.</ref>


One of Imam Sajjad's (AS) trips to Mecca coincided with the journey of [[Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik]] (reigned: 105–125 AH) to the city. Hisham, who had gone on Hajj during the caliphate of his father Abd al-Malik (65–86) or his brother Walid (86–96),<ref>al-Ikhtisas, p. 191; al-Aghani, vol. 15, p. 217.</ref> was unable to [[Istilam|touch the Hajar al-Aswad]] due to the crowd. At that moment, Imam Sajjad (AS) approached the Hajar al-Aswad, and the people, out of respect for him and to preserve his dignity, moved aside, allowing the Imam to easily touch the stone.<ref>al-Aghani, vol. 15, p. 217; al-Ikhtisas, p. 119; al-Irshad, vol. 2, p. 151.</ref>
One of Imam Sajjad's (a) trips to Mecca coincided with the journey of [[Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik]] (reigned: 105–125 AH) to the city. Hisham, who had gone on Hajj during the caliphate of his father Abd al-Malik (65–86) or his brother Walid (86–96),<ref>al-Ikhtisas, p. 191; al-Aghani, vol. 15, p. 217.</ref> was unable to [[Istilam|touch the Hajar al-Aswad]] due to the crowd. At that moment, Imam Sajjad (a) approached the Hajar al-Aswad, and the people, out of respect for him and to preserve his dignity, moved aside, allowing the Imam to easily perform [[Istilam]] (touching or kissing) of the Black Stone.<ref>al-Aghani, vol. 15, p. 217; al-Ikhtisas, p. 119; al-Irshad, vol. 2, p. 151.</ref>


== The Reward of Hajj ==
== The Reward of Hajj ==
From the perspective of Imam Sajjad (AS), performing Hajj and visiting the House of God carries a vast reward and recompense.<ref>''Al-Kafi'', vol. 4, p. 411.</ref> Based on a narration from Imam Sajjad (AS), whoever performs the rites of Hajj is forgiven, Paradise becomes mandatory for him, and his sins are pardoned.<ref>''Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih'', p. 156.</ref> In another narration, he points to the intercession of divine angels for one who performs the Sa'i between [[Safa and Marwa]].<ref>''Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih'', vol. 2, p. 209.</ref>
From the perspective of Imam Sajjad (a), performing Hajj and visiting the [[Ka'ba]] carry great spiritual reward..<ref>''Al-Kafi'', vol. 4, p. 411.</ref> According to a narration from Imam Sajjad (a), whoever performs the rites of Hajj is forgiven, and Paradise becomes obligatory for him.<ref>''Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih'', p. 156.</ref> In another narration, he points to the intercession of divine angels for one who performs the Sa'i between [[Safa]] and [[Marwa]].<ref>''Man La Yahduruhu al-Faqih'', vol. 2, p. 209.</ref>
 
 


== The Hadith of Shibli ==
== The Hadith of Shibli ==
{{Main|Hadith of Shibli}}
{{Main|Hadith of Shibli}}
The Hadith of Shibli is a narration attributed to Imam Zayn al-Abidin (AS) in which the Imam, in a conversation with Shibli, explains the [[Secrets of Hajj|secrets]] and inner meanings of the rites of Hajj.<ref>''A Study of the Secrets of Hajj in the Hadith of Shibli from the Perspective of Verses and Narrations'', pp. 12 and 15.</ref> The secrets of the Miqat, the secrets of entering the Haram, and the [[Secrets of Wuquf in Mash'ar|secrets of staying in the Mashair]] are among the topics addressed in this hadith.<ref>''A Study of the Secrets of Hajj in the Hadith of Shibli from the Perspective of Verses and Narrations'', pp. 44–177.</ref>
The Hadith of Shibli is a narration attributed to Imam Zayn al-Abidin (a) in which the Imam, in a conversation with Shibli, explains the [[Secrets of Hajj|secrets]] and inner meanings of the rites of Hajj.<ref>''A Study of the Secrets of Hajj in the Hadith of Shibli from the Perspective of Verses and Narrations'', pp. 12 and 15.</ref> The secrets of the Miqat, the secrets of entering the Haram, and the [[Secrets of Wuquf in Mash'ar|secrets of staying in the Mashair]] are among the topics addressed in this hadith.<ref>''A Study of the Secrets of Hajj in the Hadith of Shibli from the Perspective of Verses and Narrations'', pp. 44–177.</ref>


 
== Imam Sajjad's (a) Supplication on the Day of Arafah ==
 
== Imam Sajjad's (AS) Supplication on the Day of Arafah ==
{{Main|Supplication of Arafah of Imam Sajjad (Text of the Supplication)}}
{{Main|Supplication of Arafah of Imam Sajjad (Text of the Supplication)}}
The forty-seventh supplication of the [[Sahifa Sajjadiyya]] is a prayer that Imam Sajjad (AS) recited on the [[Day of Arafah]].<ref>''Sahifa Kamila Sajjadiyya'', p. 210.</ref> This supplication is the longest in the Sahifa and covers topics such as the names and attributes of God, prayers and blessings upon the Prophet (PBUH), the Ahl al-Bayt (AS), and the Shi'a, as well as the expression of certain noble moral virtues.<ref>''Diyar-e Asheqan'', vol. 7, pp. 539–540.</ref>
The forty-seventh supplication of the [[Sahifa Sajjadiyya]] is a prayer that Imam Sajjad (AS) recited on the [[Day of Arafah]].<ref>''Sahifa Kamila Sajjadiyya'', p. 210.</ref> This supplication is the longest in the Sahifa and covers topics such as the names and attributes of God, prayers and blessings upon the Prophet (s), the Ahl al-Bayt (a), and the Shi'a, as well as the expression of certain noble moral virtues.<ref>''Diyar-e Asheqan'', vol. 7, pp. 539–540.</ref>


 
== Burial Place of Imam Sajjad (a) ==
 
== Burial Place of Imam Sajjad (AS) ==
{{Main|Shrine of the Imams in Baqi'}}
{{Main|Shrine of the Imams in Baqi'}}


Imam Sajjad (AS) is buried in the [[Baqi' Cemetery]] alongside [[Imam Hasan (AS)]],<ref>''Al-Kafi'', vol. 1, p. 427.</ref> [[Imam Baqir (AS)]],<ref>''Muruj al-Dhahab'', vol. 3, p. 219.</ref> and [[Imam Sadiq (AS)]].<ref>''Muruj al-Dhahab'', vol. 3, p. 219.</ref><ref>''Al-Kafi'', vol. 1, p. 469.</ref> In the fifth century, [[Majd al-Mulk Baravestani]] (d. 492 AH), a vizier of the [[Seljuks]], built a tall shrine and dome over the graves of the Shi'a Imams.<ref>''Al-Kamil'', vol. 10, p. 352.</ref> This dome and shrine were destroyed once in 1220 AH by the Wahhabis, and after being rebuilt in 1233 AH by the Ottoman government,<ref>''Baqi' in the Mirror of Artistic Depictions'', p. 21.</ref> they were destroyed again by the Wahhabis in 1344 AH and have remained without a dome or building in the Baqi' cemetery grounds to this day.<ref>''Destruction and Reconstruction of Baqi''', p. 41.</ref>
Imam Sajjad (a) is buried in the [[Baqi' Cemetery]] alongside [[Imam Hasan (AS)]],<ref>''Al-Kafi'', vol. 1, p. 427.</ref> [[Imam Baqir (a)]],<ref>''Muruj al-Dhahab'', vol. 3, p. 219.</ref> and [[Imam Sadiq (a)]].<ref>''Muruj al-Dhahab'', vol. 3, p. 219.</ref><ref>''Al-Kafi'', vol. 1, p. 469.</ref> In the fifth century, [[Majd al-Mulk Baravestani]] (d. 492 AH), a vizier of the [[Seljuks]], built a tall shrine and dome over the graves of the Shi'a Imams.<ref>''Al-Kamil'', vol. 10, p. 352.</ref> The dome and shrine were first destroyed by the Wahhabis in 1220 AH and After being rebuilt in 1233 AH by the Ottoman government,<ref>''Baqi' in the Mirror of Artistic Depictions'', p. 21.</ref> they were destroyed again by the Wahhabis in 1344 AH and have remained without a dome or building in the Baqi' cemetery grounds to this day.<ref>''Destruction and Reconstruction of Baqi''', p. 41.</ref>


== Pilgrimage to Imam Sajjad (a) in Baqi' ==
{{Main|Pilgrimage to Imam Sajjad (a)}}
The virtue of visiting Imam Sajjad (a) is mentioned among the pilgrimages to the [[Imams of Baqi']]; in a narration from Imam Sadiq (a), visiting the Imams after [[Hajj]] is considered the conclusion of the [[Hajj al-Tamattu'|rites of Hajj]], whereby the Hajj rites are completed.<ref>''Bihar al-Anwar'', vol. 97, pp. 139 and 206.</ref>


There is a specific Ziyarat-nama (Ziyara-text) for Imam Sajjad which is recited by pilgrims at his grave in [[al-Baqi' Cemetery]].<ref>''Qala'id al-Durar fi Manasik man Hajj wa I'tamara'', vol. 1, p. 112.</ref> According to Shi'a scholars, the best supplications to recite when visiting the Shi'a Imams are Ziyarat Jami'a al-Kabira and [[Ziyarat Amin Allah]].


== Pilgrimage to Imam Sajjad (AS) in Baqi' ==
== Pilgrimage Sites Attributed to Imam Sajjad (a) ==
{{Main|Pilgrimage to Imam Sajjad (AS)}}
The virtue of visiting Imam Sajjad (AS) is mentioned among the pilgrimages to the [[Imams of Baqi']]; in a narration from Imam Sadiq (AS), visiting the Imams after [[Hajj]] is considered the conclusion of the [[Hajj al-Tamattu'|rites of Hajj]], whereby the Hajj rites are completed.<ref>''Bihar al-Anwar'', vol. 97, pp. 139 and 206.</ref>
 
There is a specific Ziyarat-nama (pilgrimage text) for Imam Sajjad that the pilgrim recites when present at his grave in the [[Baqi'|Baqi' cemetery]].<ref>''Qala'id al-Durar fi Manasik man Hajj wa I'tamara'', vol. 1, p. 112.</ref> According to Shi'a scholars, the best pilgrimages for [[Pilgrimage|visiting]] the Shi'a Imams are the Ziyarat Jami'a al-Kabira and the [[Ziyarat Amin Allah]].
 
 
 
== Pilgrimage Sites Attributed to Imam Sajjad (AS) ==
There are three locations in [[Iraq|the country of Iraq]] attributed to Imam Sajjad (AS), which are:
There are three locations in [[Iraq|the country of Iraq]] attributed to Imam Sajjad (AS), which are:


=== Maqam of Imam Sajjad (AS) in Hilla ===
=== Maqam of Imam Sajjad (a) in Hilla ===
{{Main|Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Hilla)}}
{{Main|Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Hilla)}}
The Maqam attributed to Imam Sajjad (AS) in the city of Hilla consists of two rectangular rooms with a green dome and two minarets. At this site, a Zarih or a small chest more than one meter high has been installed as a sign of the place where Imam Zayn al-Abidin (AS) was present, and it is covered with green cloths.<ref>''Shrines of Iraq'', vol. 2, p. 50.</ref>
The Maqam attributed to Imam Sajjad(a) in [[Hilla]] consists of two rectangular rooms with a green dome and two minarets. At this site, a Zarih (shrine enclosureor) a small chest more than one meter high has been installed as a sign of the place where Imam Zayn al-Abidin (AS) was present, and it is covered with green cloths.<ref>''Shrines of Iraq'', vol. 2, p. 50.</ref>


=== Maqam of Imam Sajjad (AS) in Najaf ===
=== Maqam of Imam Sajjad (a) in Najaf ===
{{Main|Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Najaf)}}
{{Main|Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Najaf)}}
[[File:61.jpg|thumb|A view of the Maqam of Imam Sajjad (AS) in Najaf al-Ashraf]]
[[File:61.jpg|thumb|A view of the Maqam of Imam Sajjad (a) in Najaf al-Ashraf]]


The Maqam of Imam Sajjad (AS) in Najaf is located on the western side of the [[Holy Shrine of Ali]]. This Maqam is, in fact, the place where Imam Sajjad (AS) stopped and stayed during his pilgrimage to his grandfather, [[Imam Ali (AS)]], and the Imam performed worship and prayer there.<ref>''Shrines of Iraq'', vol. 1, p. 77.</ref>
The Maqam of Imam Sajjad(a) in [[Najaf]] is located on the western side of the [[Holy Shrine of Ali]]. This Maqam is, in fact, the place where Imam Sajjad(a) stopped and stayed when visiting his grandfather, [[Imam Ali(a)]], and the Imam performed worship and prayer there.<ref>''Shrines of Iraq'', vol. 1, p. 77.</ref>


=== Maqam of Imam Sajjad (AS) in Karbala ===
=== Maqam of Imam Sajjad(a) in Karbala ===
{{Main|Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Karbala)}}
{{Main|Maqam of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (Karbala)}}
The Maqam of Imam Sajjad (AS) and the [[Captives of Karbala]] is one of the stopping points of the caravan of the captives of Karbala in the country of Iraq, located in the Khasif region of [[Karbala]].<ref>''Al-Mawaqi' al-Athariyya wa al-Siyahiyya fi Karbala'', p. 129.</ref>
The Maqam of Imam Sajjad(a) and the [[Captives of Karbala]] is one of the stopping points of the caravan of the captives of [[Karbala]] in [[Iraq]], located in the Khasif region of [[Karbala]].<ref>''Al-Mawaqi' al-Athariyya wa al-Siyahiyya fi Karbala'', p. 129.</ref>
 
 


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