Where is Karbala between the two temples? Why do mourners run along the route?

Between the two temples of Karbala is the place where one should slowly walk on its cobblestones and think about the historical and religious events of that time for hours. Bin al-Harameen is one of the holiest Sights of Karbala If you are eager to visit it, it will definitely be a special experience for you. We in this part of Tourism magazine Residency 24 to introduce Bin al-Haramain and its detailed information as one of the Pilgrimage places of Karbala We have paid for your pilgrimage to be accompanied by knowledge and understanding.

Where is Karbala between the two temples?

Between the two shrines of Karbala, somewhere between the shrine of Imam Hossein (AS) and Shrine of Hazrat Abbas and this route is 378 meters long. In ancient times, the space between these two shrines was filled with old houses and commercial spaces, and there was no such space for communication between the two shrines.

Address: Karbala, the boundary between the shrine of Imam Hossein (a.s.) and the shrine of Hazrat Abul Fazl (a.s.).

The location of Karbala between the two temples on Google Maps

A look at the history between the two temples of Karbala

Years before Karbala was formed between the two temples Shrine of Imam Hussain (AS) And Hazrat Abbas, there was a space with a traditional texture filled with old houses and shops. In this case, commuting between the two shrines was somewhat difficult, and it was also expected to have a newer and better appearance. At that time, one of the Shiite imitating authorities named “Sayed Mohsen Hakim” tried to build Bin-ul-Harameen, but due to challenges such as high cost, etc., they could not proceed with this work.

In 1364, during Saddam’s rule, a definite decision was made to build Karbala between the two temples, and the construction project was launched. During the implementation of this project, first, the lands around Bin al-Harameen were purchased and given to the Governor of Karbala. Then, most of the shops and old houses between the two shrines were demolished so that there would be enough space for the construction of the holy shrine. Finally, the early inter-Haramin path was created in 1366 A.H., where many traces of the early old structure can still be found in it.

Inter-Haramin development plan

The reconstruction between the two temples of Karbala caused its space to expand more than before. It was at this time that the development project of the Holy Mosque was started so that pilgrims could worship in this spiritual space with more comfort and well-being. In the development plan between the two shrines of Karbala, several business units and old hotels around it were destroyed, and an effort was also made to provide an easier communication route between the two shrines. Karbala’s Inter-Haramin development project started in 2009, during which a space of 1,500,000 square meters was allocated for Inter-Haramin. This space starts from “Tamar” street and continues to the other side of Bin-ul-Haramein on “Jumhouri” street. Due to the size of the project and its high cost, the development plan of Bina-ul-Harameen is time-consuming and still ongoing. Despite these conditions, it is predicted that the end time of this project will be 1414. It is interesting to know that the most recent development plan of the Inter-Haramin is the Safina Al-Najah plan, which was originally presented by Iranian engineers and architects. According to this plan, the path between the shrines is supposed to be created as two floors (of course, while preserving the privacy of the path and the current state of the shrines). If this project is finalized, the largest development plan of the Holy Mosque will be in the hands of Iranians.

Facilities available on the road between the two temples of Karbala

Fortunately, the development plan between the two temples of Karbala allowed this space to be equipped with modern and diverse facilities such as paving stones. This paving stone is not ordinary and includes first-class Italian marble stones with a thickness of 5 cm to cover the 25,000 square meter area of ​​the Grand Mosque.

The facilities of Bin-ul-Harameen are not limited to stone pavements and include the following:

• Electrical installations
• Advanced and equipped awnings
• Air conditioner
• CCTV cameras
• Water cooler and water purifier
• Pilgrim notification and control system
• Fire alarm system
• Air conditioner
• Green irrigation network
• Sewage network, electricity supply and lighting

What is the reason for pilgrims running on the path between the two temples of Karbala?

If you have a question as to why pilgrims run on the path between the holy places, we must say that the root of this is related to the events of the day of Ashura. According to the narrations of the day of Ashura, A group of the Bani Asad family was stationed in the Alqamah river and had no news of the events in the Karbala plain. A few hours later in the afternoon, when the men and women of this family learned about the plight of the Prophet’s children, out of great surprise and regret, they ran the 35-kilometer route to the slaughterhouse with bare feet and while beating their heads.

This work and this mourning model of the Bani Asad family has not been forgotten, and the Hosseini pilgrims still do it in a famous and popular ceremony called They perform “Tuweerij” after noon prayer on the day of Ashura. In this ceremony, the pilgrims They start running from an area called “Qantara al-Islam” and after passing the shrine of Hazrat Abul Fazl, they go to the holy shrine of Seyyed al-Shohada with the slogan “Labik Ya Hussain”.

The reason for the distance between Haramin

The distance between Imam Hussain’s shrine and Hazrat Abul Fazl is actually the same distance between Imam Hussain’s battlefield and Yazid’s army. In this regard, it is good to remember the past and humanity of Hazrat Abul Fazl. They, who were martyred while fetching water from Alqamah stream, asked Imam Hossein not to move their bodies to the tents so that they would not bring shame to Hossein’s children. Therefore, the holy body of Hazrat Abul Fazl was buried near Yazid Corps.

Inter-Haramin acts

Visiting the shrine of Imam Hossein and Hazrat Abulfazl, like any other religious place, has its own practices and customs. It is good to perform ablution and wear clean and neat clothes for pilgrimage. In addition, you can read the following during your visit:

• permission to enter
• Ashura Pilgrimage
• Quran
• Divine mentions
• prayer

Religious places near the two temples of Karbala

In addition to the shrine of Imam Hossein (a.s.) and Shrine of Hazrat Abul Fazl (AS) There are several other religious places that you can visit and double your spiritual pleasure. In this section, we will introduce you to these religious places.

Tal Zainabiyah

A hill of dirt and sand is called a hill Tal Zainabiyah It is the same place where Hazrat Zainab used to come to find out about the situation of her brother Imam Hossein (AS). This religious building was built in the western part of Imam Hossein’s shrine with a dome and a court.

slaughterhouse

As its name suggests, the slaughterhouse is the place where Imam Hossein (AS) was martyred at the hands of Shamar Dhul-Joshun. The height of this place is a little lower than the places around it, that’s why it is also called “killing pit”. This place is located near the tomb of Habib bin Mazaher between the two temples and has a silver door with a window facing the courtyard. Imam Hossein’s place of martyrdom is exactly in the basement section of the slaughterhouse, which is covered with marble. To access the slaughterhouse, you need to go to the southwest portico of Imam Hossein’s shrine and pass through a narrow hall.

the tent

the tent It was a place for the deployment of Imam Hossein’s troops on the day of Ashura. This place is located in the southwest part of Seyyed al-Shohadah shrine and it is about 200 meters away from the shrine. “Tent Burning Ritual” is one of the famous ceremonies that is held in the tent on the day of Ashura.

The position of the left hand and right hand of Hazrat Abbas

In the north-east and south-east of Hazrat Abul Fazl’s shrine, there are symbols which, according to traditions, are the same places where the holy hands of the Prophet were cut off. If you want to find these symbols easily, remember that Right hand position of Hazrat Abbas A bronze window in the wall of an old house and place The position of the left hand of Hazrat AbbasIt is a bronze window with mirrored borders.

The status of Hazrat Ali Akbar and Ali Asghar

Another popular pilgrimage site near the two holy sites of Karbala is the place of martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Akbar and Ali Asghar, sons of Imam Hussain, and these places are called “Maqam Ali Akbar and Ali Asghar”. When you go to the shrine of Hazrat Ali Asghar, you will see a small cradle built to commemorate him. The shrine of Ali Asghar is located on Soude Street, and the shrine of Ali Akbar is located in the northern part of the shrine of Imam Hossein (500 meters from Tal Zainabiyah).

Al Shahada Cemetery

The Martyrs’ Cemetery is the tomb of Imam Hussain’s companions who were martyred in the Karbala incident. This tomb is a 12-meter room with a sealed box and a 5-meter window made of silver, which is located near the shrine of Imam Hossein and southeast of his shrine. If you look closely at the wall near the Martyrs’ Cemetery, you will see a small blue inscription with the names of the martyrs of Karbala and a pilgrimage written on it.

About the history of Martyrs’ Cemetery, we must say that before the development of Inter-Haramin, the graves of this place had a separate tomb and were independent from the Haram. However, in 1213, during the development operation, its wall was removed and the entrance corridor of the southern portico to the Martyrs’ Tomb was closed. Then they placed a shrine made of teak wood in this place and by removing the retaining wall, they connected this tomb to the shrine. In 1230, Mullah Mohammad Saleh Barghani installed the inscription and the Khatam box in this place. The present-day shrine of Yaran Imam Hossein’s tomb was donated by Anis al-Dawlah, the wife of Naser al-Din Shah, who made it out of silver.

Maqam al-Hijjah

Maqam al-Hajjah is one of the pilgrimage centers of Karbala around Bin al-Harameen You can find it at the end of Bab al-Sallameh neighborhood. There is not much detailed information about the history of this place, but according to what has been said and heard, it seems that Hazrat Mahdi (AS) was seen praying in this place. One of the doors of Imam Hossein’s shrine called “Bab al-Sahib al-Zaman” also opens to this holy place. The building of this authority was originally a small mud room, but in 1347, it was expanded and renovated. The last reconstruction of this holy place was done in 2013 with the efforts of Abbasi holy threshold engineering projects. Currently, Maqam al-Hajjah has been designed with modern and Islamic engineering and architecture, and at the same time, it has preserved some of its old features.

Sightseeing places near the two holy sites of Karbala

If you want to experience a pleasant pilgrimage and sightseeing near the two holy sites of Karbala, visit the following places:

• The procession of Yahya Benzaid Afghan Shiites
• Tomb of Amir Kabir
• Hosseinieh Sahibul-Zaman
• Karbala Seyyed al-Ashaar Assembly
• Karbala markets
• Haj Haider jewelry store
• Nahr al-Alakmi school
• Al-Imara Tower

Hotels near the two holy sites of Karbala

One of the most important issues in traveling to Karbala is to stay in a suitable place. Fortunately, a bunch of Karbala hotels They provide you a comfortable stay with their convenient facilities. If you intend to, be sure to Hotels near the two mosques Stay, we suggest the following hotels, whose distance from Bin Haramain is also mentioned.

• Five-star hotel in Kazamieh Palace (less than one kilometer)
• Baron five-star hotel (2 km)
• Dostareh Al Joud Hotel (500 meters)

final word

Between the two shrines of Karbala is a place between two sacred and relaxing shrines where you can visit for hours and pray with Imam Hossein and Hazrat Abbas. When you step between the two temples of Karbala, it is good to observe the rituals of being in this holy place by performing ablution and wearing clean clothes. After your pilgrimage, you can visit other religious places near the holy shrines, such as Tell Zainabiyah, the shrines of the left and right hands of Hazrat Abbas, the shrines of Hazrat Ali Akbar and Ali Asghar, Madfan al-Shohada, etc.

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