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