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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> | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||