New Domes on the Holy Shrines of Kadhimayn (a.s)

New Domes on the Holy Shrines of Kadhimayn (a.s) + PICReplacement operations of the golden dome and minaret of the holly shrine of Imam Musa ibn Jafar (a.s) in Kadhimayn city of Iraq finished. The celebration held on September 14 with the presence of Iraqi authorities and the manager of the shrine.

        The area of the dome of the holly shrine of Imam Musa ibn Jafar (a.s) is 335 square meters. The constructors used 10 thousand and 261 golden bricks for the dome and 1416 golden brick for the three minarets.

    The reconstruction and replacement of the holly shrine completed in one and a half years.

Azakhan-e-Zehra (s.a), Hyderabad 2011

Azakhan-e-Zehra (s.a), Hyderabad 2011

Reward of Ziyarat of Imam Hussain (a.s)

1. Imam Reza (a.s) says, "A person visiting the grave of Imam Hussain (a.s) near Euphrates is like a person who visits Allah near the Divine throne."

2. Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s) says, "One who goes for Ziyarat of Imam Hussain (a.s) knowing his right, Allah writes it among AA'la-e-Illiyeen."

3. Imam Reza (a.s) says, "One who goes for ziyarat of Imam Hussain (a.s) knowing his right, the Almighty Allah forgives all his sins from beginning till the end.

4. A shia man asked Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s), "What is the reward of Ziyarat of Imam Hussain (a.s)?" Imam (a.s) replied, "It is equal to that of one Umrah."

-Reference: Sawaabul Amaal.

Reward of offering Prayer in Masjid-e-Kufa

1. Abu Baseer says that he heard Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) saying,

“Masjid-e-Kufa is a real mosque for one thousand prophets and one thousand Wasis have offered Salaat in this mosque. During the time of Nuh (a.s.), water started coming out from this place and his Ark was built over here only. Its right side possesses the pleasure of Allah. Its middle has a garden of Paradise and its left has Makr.” He asked, “What do you mean by Makr?” Imam (a.s.) replied, “It implies the buildings of Shaitaan.”

2. Muhammad bin Sinaan says that he heard Imam Reza (a.s.) say,

“The reward of offering a prayer in Masjid-e-Kufa alone is better than the reward of offering seventy prayers in congregation in other mosques.”

3. Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) says,

“A single prayer of Masjid-e-Kufa is equal to one thousand prayers of other mosques.”

Reference:

Sawabul A'amaal (English), Pg 58 (Published by As-Serat tours, India)

Iran and Iraq 2008

Iran and Iraq 2008

Iran Ziyarate - 2006

Iran Ziyarate - 2006

Madina - Other ziyarats - 2006

Madina - Other ziyarats - 2006

Masjid-e-Nabawwi, Madina - 2008

Masjid-e-Nabawwi, Madina - 2008

Jannatul Baqi, Madina - 2006

Jannatul Baqi, Madina - 2006

Masjidul Haram - 2006

Makka - 2006

Makka - Other Ziyarats - 2006

Makka - Other Ziyarats - 2006

Ziyarate Photos - Syria 2006

Ziyarate Photos - Syria 2006

13th may 2008 ziyarate

ws,

alhamdulillah... ziyarate was good. with every year, going for ziyarate is becoming more n more easier n comfortable for ppl coming from all corners of d world.

Mashad, Iran - Imam Reza (a.s) shrine still under heavy comstructions. the main entrace gate, opp to gate 8 which leads to hotel khorasan (khorasan street) n other surrounding hotels had been brought by d haram n will soon be part of d huge courtyard. inside of d shrine needs some serious repairs as well. doing ziyarate at d zari is still a struggle, espcially for d old n children.

Qum, Iran - as beautiful as ever.

Najaf, Iraq - city still recovering. Imam Ali (a.s) shrine - d most simpliest of all d shrines i have visited. for a minute u r sadden by d sight.... the Ameer of d world n d hereafter n his shrine in such a state... but thn dats Maula Ali, who always lived a simple life.... n dat simplicity captures ur heart.

wadi-us-salam - mostly damaged.

Kufa, Iraq - masjid-e-kufa, masjid-e-Sahla - in its simple close to original form. although house of imam ali has been beautified n lost its original charm.

masjid-e-hannana and mazar of hazrat Kumail - is closed for construction..

Hazrat Hurr - shrine is being comtructed over his grave. open for ziyarate.

Sons of Hazrat Muslim - Shrine under contruction. open for ziyarate.

Karbala, Iraq - alhamduillah beautiful shrines of Imam Hussain (a.s) n Hazrat Abbas (a.s). developed city. well maintained. very tight security.
Kazmain, Iraq - very very tight security... but easier to visit for ziyarate.

Iraq is very muuch safe n peaceful at d this time for visiting, although very tight security n through checking at every km. didnt have much trouble at d borders either. looks like within next 10years, iraq will be quite developed n a beautiful country inshallah. lots of contruction work at every mazar, it wont be long before we can fly direct into iraq n do d ziyarates to our hearts content, inshallah.