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Part-4

History of Holiest site Tomb the Al-Abbas in Karbala

Dekhti aankhon aur suntay kanon ko Asslamoalaikum, sisters brothers and elders In this Islamic informative video Part-4, we are describing the remaining history of the Tomb of Al-Abbas in Karbala, a site that holds profound meaning for millions of Muslims worldwide. The video highlights the life and valor of Al-Abbas, emphasizing his contributions during the tragic events of the Battle of Karbala. By examining historical texts and contemporary perspectives, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the significance of this holy site. We are describing history of tomb and also bravely incidents in Karbala of Hazrat Abbas Alamdar (RA) in Nine parts. so please watch all parts. and if you like then please share to your friends so that they also be benifit.

Burial Place of the Two Hands

In Karbala there are two sacred areas believed to be the burial places of the two hands of al-’Abbas. Uninterruptedly, these two sanctuaries have been visited and respected by the generations who believed their being the burial places of the two hands that were cut during the encounter between al-’Abbas and his enemies.

The sanctuary of the right hand lies to the north east of Karbala on the borders of district known as – ‘Bab Baghdad - Gate of Baghdad’ and the district known as – ‘Bab ul-Khan’, near the eastern gate of the holy shrine. On the window found on the wall of that sanctuary, two poetic verses in Persian are carved. Nobody however, knows the poet, date of construction, the designer of the window, or the carver of these two poetic verses.

The sanctuary of the left hand lies in the Minor Market near the small gate of the holy shrine to the south east. This market is called ‘Bab al-’Abbas as-Sagheer’. On the wall of that sanctuary poetic verses composed by Sheikh Muhammad as-Sarraaj are carved.

Construction
Indeed, the shrine of Abu’l-Fadhl al-’Abbas ibn ‘Ali is one of the houses about which Almighty God said:

“…the houses that Allah has declared to be highly respected and His Name be mentioned therein in glory in the morning and evening. (24:36)”
The construction of the holy shrine, altogether with the dome, of al-’Abbas who is on the top in the list of the martyrs and righteous servants of God, is another factor helping the discovery of the secret of his having an independent tomb away from the tomb of the other martyrs.

During his visit to the tomb of al-’Abbas, Imam as-Sadiq (a) referred to the praiseworthy personality of this hero who alone possessed such a lofty rank that all martyrs will wish for if they could have its like. On that account, it has become very important to pay a great attention to the construction of the holy shrine of this unique, righteous servant of God.

God, the Exalted, gave the holy mission of constructing this shrine to some individuals who won eternal reputation in this world and will be rewarded abundantly in the life to come, each according to his intention.

Many kings, princes, scholars, and celebrities succeeded each other in constructing this holy shrine, which day by day has increased in splendor and beauty. Today it is gorgeous with its attractive, golden dome that challenges the heavens in elevation and dares the stars in brilliance. Its impregnable sanctuary is as great as throne, its porticoes are covered by flasks, its yard is the field of sanctity, and its handsome, golden lobby that is similar to the edifices of Paradise.

Historians have mentioned that Shah Tahmasp,11 in AH 1032, decorated the dome of the Holy Shrine with tiles. He built a window on the box that contained the tomb, arranged the porticoes and the yard, built the lobby that lies in front of the first gate of the sanctuary, and sent precious carpets made in Iran.

In AH 1115, Nadir Shah sent many gifts to the holy shrine and decorated some of the buildings there with flasks. In AH 1117, the vizier of Nadir Shah went on pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Imam al-Husayn (a). He remade the box of the tomb, reconstructed the portico, and presented a chandelier for lighting the holy precinct.

In AH 1216, the Wahhabis invaded Karbala and robbed all the precious lusters and chandeliers that were in the holy shrines of Imam al-Husayn and al-’Abbas. Fath ‘Ali Shah12 gifted new lusters, chandeliers, and precious pieces of decoration to the holy shrines in Karbala. He also reconstructed the dome on the holy shrine of al-’Abbas with tiles, gilded the dome of the holy shrine of Imam al-Husayn (a), and made other constructions.

Hajji Mirza Abd-ul-Karim al-Muqaddas al-Urumi, in his book titled Taqat Raihan, records that Hajji Shukrullah Badal Beg al-Afshari gilded the big hall facing the holy precinct of al- ‘Abbas and spent all his fortune on this work, carrying out the constructions of Sheikh Zayn ul-Abidin al-Mazindarani who died in AH 1309. He also recorded his name on the western side on the wall of the hall on the golden plates. This golden script is still present.

In the same book it is recorded that Nasir ud-Dawla gilded the minaret of the holy shrine of al-’Abbas.

Sayyid Hasan, the writer of Fadak and other books, has mentioned that the golden small hall facing the first gate of the holy shrine was established by the King of Lakanhu Muhammad Shah, the Indian. The wooden shed was established according to the instruction of Sultan Abd-ul-Hamid Khan. Muhammad Sadiq al-Isfahani reconstructed the dome with tile. He also purchased the houses attached to the yard of the holy shrine and increased that yard. He increased the area from the direction of the kiblah to a greater extent. He was buried in a room at the Gate of the Kiblah. He also constructed the yard with tile.

In AH 1355, Sayyid Murtadha, the custodian of the holy shrine, rebuilt the silver gate lying in the golden hall facing the room of the tomb. On the shutters of that gate he wrote the poem of Sheikh Muhammad ‘Ali al-Ya’qoubi.

The custody of the holy shrine of al-’Abbas has been taken by honorable individuals who spared no efforts in managing, servicing, and constructing this holy shrine.

So tomorow we will be described Part-5 of History of Holiest site Tomb the Al-Abbas in Karbala .Allah Hafiz

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