Cemetery · Medina
Jannat al-Baqi
Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba, Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir and Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq (as), the second, fourth, fifth and sixth Imams
The historic cemetery of Medina, beside the Prophet’s Mosque, where four of the Twelve Imams are buried. The domes that once stood over their graves were demolished in 1344 AH (1925–26 CE), and the graves are now marked only by low stones.
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The 4 Imams buried here
الإمام الحسن المجتبى
Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (as), the second Imam
Elder son of Imam Ali (as) and Fatima al-Zahra (as), and grandson of the Prophet (s). He died in Medina in 50 AH (670 CE) and was buried in al-Baqi. [WikiShia] [WikiShia]
الإمام علي زين العابدين (السجاد)
Imam Ali Zayn al-Abidin al-Sajjad (as), the fourth Imam
Son of Imam Hussain (as). He was present at Karbala and survived it. He died in Medina in 95 AH (713 CE) and was buried in al-Baqi, near his uncle Imam Hasan (as). [WikiShia] [WikiShia]
الإمام محمد الباقر
Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as), the fifth Imam
Son of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (as). He died in Medina in 114 AH (733 CE) and was buried in al-Baqi beside his father. [WikiShia] [WikiShia]
الإمام جعفر الصادق
Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq (as), the sixth Imam
Son of Imam al-Baqir (as). He died in Medina in 148 AH (765 CE) and was buried in al-Baqi beside his father and grandfather. [WikiShia] [WikiShia]
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Jannat al-Baqi
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