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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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==Destruction of the Mausoleum== | ==Destruction of the Mausoleum== | ||
With the rise of [[ | 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> | ||
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> | |||
''' Related Topics''': | |||
* [[Lady Khadijah (S)]] | |||
* [[Jannat al-Mu'alla]] | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||