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“Najaf. The Gate of Wisdom”, is a UNESCO publication celebrating the sacred city of Najaf with its many layers of spiritual, cultural, social and historical values.
The publication pays tribute to the spiritual and the scientific significance of the holy city of Al-Najaf Al Ashraf and its unique role for millions of Muslims. As the final resting place of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, Najaf is endowed with a unique spiritual significance for millions of Muslims. The book retraces the city's history to the present day by surveying its urban form and major religious monuments, and offers vivid portraits of its people. The book also provides insight into Shi‘i rituals from pilgrimage to passion plays and funerals in the Cemetery of Wadi al-Salam, and explains Najaf's role as a centre of learning and religious authority.
Available in English and Arabic
Author : Yasser Tabbaa and Sabrina Mervin
Publisher : United Nations Educational
http://www.shia-maktab.info/index.php/l ... -of-wisdom
“Najaf. The Gate of Wisdom”, is a UNESCO publication celebrating the sacred city of Najaf with its many layers of spiritual, cultural, social and historical values.
The publication pays tribute to the spiritual and the scientific significance of the holy city of Al-Najaf Al Ashraf and its unique role for millions of Muslims. As the final resting place of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, Najaf is endowed with a unique spiritual significance for millions of Muslims. The book retraces the city's history to the present day by surveying its urban form and major religious monuments, and offers vivid portraits of its people. The book also provides insight into Shi‘i rituals from pilgrimage to passion plays and funerals in the Cemetery of Wadi al-Salam, and explains Najaf's role as a centre of learning and religious authority.
Available in English and Arabic
Author : Yasser Tabbaa and Sabrina Mervin
Publisher : United Nations Educational
http://www.shia-maktab.info/index.php/l ... -of-wisdom
