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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 | ==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]] | ||
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> | |||
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> | ||