Jannat al-Baqi (جنة البقيع) (also spelt Jannat ul-Baqi) is a famous cemetery in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, located right across from the Masjid al-Nabawi. It is well known since many of Muhammad's relatives and companions are buried here, and due to its sanctity. Its name means "Tree Garden of Heaven". Many traditions relate Muhammad issuing a prayer every time he passed the cemetery. This article is about the Saudi city of Medina. ... Masjid al-Nabawi or Mosque of the Prophet is the second holiest mosque in the Islamic world. ... For other people named Muhammad, see Muhammad (disambiguation). ...

Prior to the twentieth century, many of the graves were covered with domes or other structures.

However, after the city of Madinah was taken by the forces of Ibn Saud, many of these buildings and tombs were destroyed, in order to keep with the Wahhabi ideal of not worshipping graves. Thus, the graveyard is now no more than a vast lot with some crude headstones made of rocks. `Abd al-`AzÄ«z as-Sa`Å«d ( 1880 - November 9, 1953) (Arabic:عبدالعزيز آل سعود) was the first monarch of Saudi Arabia. ... Wahhabism (sometimes spelled Wahabbism or Wahabism) is a movement of Islam named after Muhammad ibn Abd al Wahhab (1703–1792). ...

Despite this, the graves of many historic figures continue to be visited by numerous pilgrims. Burials continue at the cemetery to this day as well.

After the demolition in 1925, the Wahabbi authorities have stepped up restrictions with regards to visiting graves. Shias come to Jannatul Baqi to pay respect to their leaders, and this often involves invoking the dead and reciting salutations. However the Wahabbis feel that this goes against the principles of Islam, and the result is that often books and maps of the graves are confiscated by the authorities. Women are also not allowed to visit the graveyard in Wahabbi theology and so many women, Shia and Sunni, wishing to visit the graves, are disallowed by the authorities, which can lead to tensions between the sects. Shiʻa Islam (Arabic شيعى follower; English has traditionally used Shiite) makes up the second largest sect of believers in Islam, constituting about 30%–35% of all Muslim. ... Shiʻa Islam (Arabic شيعى follower; English has traditionally used Shiite) makes up the second largest sect of believers in Islam, constituting about 30%–35% of all Muslim. ... Sunni Islam (Arabic سنّة) is the largest denomination of Islam. ...

The Shia continue to mourn the day that the House of Saud demolished all the graves in the Baqi cemetery, calling this day Yaum e Gham, literally meaning Day of Sorrow. They continue to protest at the Saudi government's continuous demolition of shrines and ancient mosques in Saudi Arabia built over shrines. Shiʻa Islam (Arabic شيعى follower; English has traditionally used Shiite) makes up the second largest sect of believers in Islam, constituting about 30%–35% of all Muslim. ... The House of Saud refers to the royal family of Saudi Arabia. ...

People Buried at Jannat al-Baqi

• All of Muhammad's wives, except for (maybe) Khadijah

• Muhammad's son Ibrahim who died in infancy
• Fatima Zahra, Muhammad's daughter

• Many of Muhammad's aunts
• Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, uncle of Muhammad

• Hasan ibn Ali, 2nd Shia Imam, grandson of Muhammad
• Ali ibn Husayn, 4th Shia Imam, great-grandson of Muhammad
• Muhammad al-Baqir, 5th Shia Imam
• Jafar Sadiq, 6th Shia Imam

• Malik ibn Anas, Islamic jurist
• Imam Shamil, Chechen leader

• Uthman ibn Affan, after later extensions.

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External links

• History of the Cemetery of Jannat al-Baqi
• The Baqi Collection Photos