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Najaf or An-Najaf or Al-Najaf (Arabic: ٱلنَّجَف) or An-Najaf al-Ashraf (Arabic: ٱلنَّجَف ٱلْأَشْرَف), is the capital city of Najaf Governorate in central Iraq about 160 km (99 mi) south of Baghdad.
Najaf, city in central Iraq and, as the resting place of Ali ibn Abi Talib, one of Shi’i Islam’s foremost holy cities. It is the starting point of the hajj for pilgrims en route from Iran to Mecca and is frequently filled with pilgrims.
The Sanctuary of Imām 'Alī (Arabic: حَرَم ٱلْإِمَام عَلِيّ, romanized: Ḥaram al-ʾImām ʿAlī), also known as the Mosque of 'Alī (Arabic: مَسْجِد عَلِيّ, romanized: Masjid ʿAlī), located in Najaf, Iraq, is a mausoleum which Shia and Sunni Muslims believe contains the tomb of 'Alī ibn Abī Tālib, a ...
Najaf Governorate (Arabic: محافظة النجف, romanized: Muḥāfażat an-Najaf) or Najaf Province is a governorate in central and southern Iraq. The capital is the city of Najaf, with another major city being Al Kufah. Both cities are holy to Shia Muslims, who form the majority of the population.
Jun 6, 2023 · Nestled amidst the vibrant city of Najaf, Iraq, lies a sanctuary of remarkable beauty and profound cultural significance—the Imam Ali Shrine. This architectural masterpiece transcends mere stone and mortar, weaving a tapestry of spirituality, history, and artistic splendour that captivates the senses and stirs the soul.
Nov 20, 2015 · NAJAF, known in Arabic as al-Najaf al-Ašraf (the most noble Najaf), a town in southern Iraq and one of the most important pilgrimage destinations for the Shiʿites. ʿAli b. Abi Ṭāleb, the first Shiʿite Imam (and fourth Sunni caliph) is buried in the city along with graves attributed to Adam, Nuḥ (Noah), Hod, and Ṣāleḥ.
Aug 28, 2015 · The Forgotten Bombing That Ushered in an Age of Sectarian War. A 2003 explosion in Najaf was to the Middle East’s Sunni-Shiite war what Gavrilo Princip’s bullets were to the First World War. I ...
Najaf is a city in central Iraq, approximately 160 km south of the capital Baghdad. It is one of the most important cities for Shia Muslims due to its religious significance and historical value. In this essay, we will explore the Islamic history, architecture, and culture of Najaf.
The ahr al Na af, ust est of adi al Salam, is an early harbinger of these marshes. Detail of a genealogical tree from the archives of Amir al-Mu’minin Library in Najaf showing the line of ascent from the Sixth Imam, Ja‘ far al-Sadiq, to the Twelfth Imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi. The shrine of Imam ‘Ali in Najaf, by night.
May 23, 2018 · Najaf is one of several shrine cities and a major learning center for Shi˓a Muslims. Located south of Baghdad, Iraq, on a trade route between Basra and Baghdad, Najaf has existed since the reign of Harun al-Rashid. Imam ˓Ali was buried here, and a shrine was built around ˓Ali's tomb in 979.
