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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 | 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> | ||
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> | |||
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> | |||
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> | |||
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 | 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 | 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== | ||