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Sites associated with the Islamic prophet Muhammad, his daughter Fatima and son-in-law Ali, the respective Shia Imams descended from them and their family members (collectively referred to as Ahl al-Bayt) are considered holy by the different Shia Muslim sects. Karbala and Najaf in Iraq are two of holiest cities revered by all Shia sects ...
Imam Ali Mosque in Najaf, Iraq, is the holiest site for Shia Muslims after the Holy Sites in Mecca and Medina. It holds the tomb of the first Shia Imam, Ali ibn Abi Talib, who was also the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. According to Shia belief, the tomb also contains the remains of the prophets Adam and Noah. [69]
The Shrine of Bahá'u'lláh at Bahjí, Israel. The Baháʼí Faith is a monotheistic religion founded by Baháʼu'lláh in 19th century Persia, and consider their religion to progress from or succeed Bábism or the Bábi Faith ( Persian: بابی ها Bábí há) founded by the Báb earlier in the century – emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind.
Main article: Holiest sites in Shia Islam. Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. A. Al-Kadhimayn (7 P) K. Kufa (2 C, 7 P) S.
The city of Jerusalem is sacred to many religious traditions, including the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam which consider it a holy city. [1] Some of the most sacred places for each of these religions are found in Jerusalem, most prominently, the Temple Mount/Haram Al-Sharif. [2] [full citation needed]
The place is believed Mother Mary's first appearance in the world. St. Thomas Church, Thumpoly Alleppey Kerala. (Marian Pilgrimage Shrine of Alappuzha ). St. Mary's Forane Church, Bharananganam, Kerala. The place is blessed with the tomb of Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception, first religious sister Catholic saint of India.
Sufi Islamic holy places (3 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Shia Islamic holy places" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
The primary holy places are connected to the main events in the life of Jesus. Other holy sites are associated with events from the Old Testament, the lives of Mary, John the Baptist, and the Apostles, with endless more associated with later Christian saints, holy men and women, and local traditions.