Fatima Masumeh Shrine
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Marek P
Gdansk, Poland1,912 contributions
Jun 2019
One of the most crowded, holy places in the world. Believe it or not, it's worth seeing the place that those who believe to visit, to believe with them, or if you don't believe to see how someone believes. You must be resistant to crowds of people, but if you are here just to see you will find places where you can observe :) I liked that. One of the most imresive places I have visited.
Written January 14, 2020
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Christopher D
Gurnee, IL210 contributions
Mar 2013 • Solo
The Hazrat-e Masumeh (Fatima Masumeh Shrine) is the most beautiful shrine I have seen in Iran, and also the 2nd most sacred to Shia's in Iran.
The shrine is massive, and enclosed with buildings and walls. There are signs everywhere that says "No Cameras", but myself and my guide Leila Sabbaghi Sadyani asked one of the guards, and they allowed picture taking on the grounds and of the buildings (but do not bring cameras into the shrines or burial areas).
People here were very pleasant, and the site itself is very crowded -- not of tourists, but of religious students here since this is the epicenter of Islamic teaching. There are many students and clerics (and a few visitors, but not too many). Everyone was very nice, and almost everyone was surprised to see a tourist here, too (being a white American visiting in March 2013, some religious female students said in Farsi as they walked by and waved that they could not believe tourists were visiting). Also one of the workers thought my guide was my wife, just because no one expects tourists here.
Despite what you may read in the Lonely Planet or elsewhere, being a non-Muslim I was still allowed to enter the shrine of Fatima (a sister to Imam Reza who died in 816 and is buried here). Everything is exquisitely jeweled and decorated, and inside the mosque and the shrines it was very busy with people. There are multiple graves here -- from royalty, to clerics, to political figures and scholars.
Qom itself being a very religious city with many women wearing chador, no one here (as with the rest of Iran) made me feel not welcome. Everyone again is very kind, and the sheer size of the Shrine of Fatima is amazing (when looking from the outside the shrine does not look very large, but once you enter through the walls, it is amazing how large it is). This site is a definite must visit for anyone visiting Iran.
The shrine is massive, and enclosed with buildings and walls. There are signs everywhere that says "No Cameras", but myself and my guide Leila Sabbaghi Sadyani asked one of the guards, and they allowed picture taking on the grounds and of the buildings (but do not bring cameras into the shrines or burial areas).
People here were very pleasant, and the site itself is very crowded -- not of tourists, but of religious students here since this is the epicenter of Islamic teaching. There are many students and clerics (and a few visitors, but not too many). Everyone was very nice, and almost everyone was surprised to see a tourist here, too (being a white American visiting in March 2013, some religious female students said in Farsi as they walked by and waved that they could not believe tourists were visiting). Also one of the workers thought my guide was my wife, just because no one expects tourists here.
Despite what you may read in the Lonely Planet or elsewhere, being a non-Muslim I was still allowed to enter the shrine of Fatima (a sister to Imam Reza who died in 816 and is buried here). Everything is exquisitely jeweled and decorated, and inside the mosque and the shrines it was very busy with people. There are multiple graves here -- from royalty, to clerics, to political figures and scholars.
Qom itself being a very religious city with many women wearing chador, no one here (as with the rest of Iran) made me feel not welcome. Everyone again is very kind, and the sheer size of the Shrine of Fatima is amazing (when looking from the outside the shrine does not look very large, but once you enter through the walls, it is amazing how large it is). This site is a definite must visit for anyone visiting Iran.
Written July 18, 2013
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Josef W
Bellingham, WA1,149 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
Qom is the center of religious learning in Iran, dubbed by some as the "Ayatollah Factory" of Iran, alluding to the fact that most highly placed clerics in Iran received their religious education in this city. It is located 125 km southwest of Tehran, easily reachable on Highway 7, on the way to/from Kashan and Isfahan.
The shrine of Fatima al-Masumeh is easily the most visited site in this city. It is the second most holy site for Shia Muslim in Iran. Despite its size, it can be a very crowded place, busy mainly with pilgrims from Iran and the Muslim world, much less so with Western tourists, which makes it that much more enticing. Men have to wear long sleeves and long trousers, women must wear a chador, which is provided at the entrance. Cameras are allowed to take in and be used. The local people are very friendly, even to tourists from America, so security is definitely a non-issue.
The shrine does not look grand from the outside, but once you pass the gate, a very large square opens up, totally surrounded with edifices, some of them with clusters of picturesque minarets. Beautiful architecture, stunning details in the decorations, a large water basin at the center of the square with fountains and opportunities to take pictures with reflections.
Definitely do not miss to visit this place if you are on the way from Tehran south to Kashan, Isfahan, etc.
The shrine of Fatima al-Masumeh is easily the most visited site in this city. It is the second most holy site for Shia Muslim in Iran. Despite its size, it can be a very crowded place, busy mainly with pilgrims from Iran and the Muslim world, much less so with Western tourists, which makes it that much more enticing. Men have to wear long sleeves and long trousers, women must wear a chador, which is provided at the entrance. Cameras are allowed to take in and be used. The local people are very friendly, even to tourists from America, so security is definitely a non-issue.
The shrine does not look grand from the outside, but once you pass the gate, a very large square opens up, totally surrounded with edifices, some of them with clusters of picturesque minarets. Beautiful architecture, stunning details in the decorations, a large water basin at the center of the square with fountains and opportunities to take pictures with reflections.
Definitely do not miss to visit this place if you are on the way from Tehran south to Kashan, Isfahan, etc.
Written November 1, 2014
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Nikzad Nasrin
Tehran, Iran245 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Considered to be holy in Shia Islam a city is an important place for pilgrimage. Thousands of people go there to pray and ask for the blessing at the Fatima Masumeh Shrine. She was the sister of Imam Reza and the daughter of Imam Musa al-Kadhim, the seventh Imam in Shia Islam, she is a considered saint for her holiness and wisdom. Her shrine, decorated with delicate blue tilework, infinite glass mosaic, and a characteristic golden dome is one of the most significant ones in Iran. It’s believed between Shias visiting her shrine is said to help you gain admittance to heaven.
Written May 15, 2019
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2trvel
Washington DC232 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
If you are spending the majority of your time in Iran at sites that attract a large number of foreign tourists, you should make a point of including the shrine on your itinerary. This is the 'other' Iran - the deeply religious and devout side. And unlike the Vatican, for example, visitors here are primarily pilgrims. It is also interesting that the experience of visiting on the men's side and the women's side (they are separated of course) seems to be different. The women's side has many more babies and children which creates a familial atmosphere. If you are traveling with a companion of the opposite gender, you will find it interesting to compare notes.
Don't worry about making mistakes once inside. You will be given a chador by the security staff, if you are female, and you can leave your shoes by the entrance if you forgot to pick up a bag outside to carry them with you. Though the atmosphere is intense, people were kind and helpful since I was obviously a foreigner.
After your visit, stop at a shop to pick up the local specialty, sohan - get the more expensive kind made with butter and pistachios. It's delicious.
Don't worry about making mistakes once inside. You will be given a chador by the security staff, if you are female, and you can leave your shoes by the entrance if you forgot to pick up a bag outside to carry them with you. Though the atmosphere is intense, people were kind and helpful since I was obviously a foreigner.
After your visit, stop at a shop to pick up the local specialty, sohan - get the more expensive kind made with butter and pistachios. It's delicious.
Written December 23, 2014
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Ali Vazir - BB Health Tours
Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo558 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
It was this daughter Fatimah S.A. of Imam Musa al Kadhim and the sister of Imam Ali Reza A.S. that blessed this place to become the center of knowledge and research for Muslims all over the world.
The number of seminary schools in Qom is now over fifty, and the number of research institutes and libraries somewhere near two hundred and fifty.
Qom, situated only 125 kms southwest of Tehran has become not only knowledge center, but also financial hub of Iran.
The mosque consists of a burial chamber, three courtyards and three large prayer halls, totaling an area of 38,000 m2. The three prayer halls are named: Tabātabā'ī, Bālā Sar, and A‘dham.
The Shrine is also the burial place of three daughters of Imam Muhammad Taqi A.S.
It is narrated that in 201 A.H., Bibi Masooma was martyred by the poison given to her by a woman from those who attacked her caravan going towards Khorasan to meet her brother Imam Ali Reza A.S.
Early in the 19th century, Fath Ali Sha lavishly restored and embellished the shrine and the buildings present today, including the magnificent golden dome, date from his reign.
We reached Qom on 01-December traveling by road from Najaf, Iraq and straight to the Shrine of Fatimah Masooma. My first target was to offer salat of Zohr and Asr in time, which by the grace of Allah, I and my family managed. Then we offered Maghrib Jamaat and then proceeded to Tehran Airport to catch a flight back to Karachi, Pakistan.
The drive from Iraq border to Qom took about 10 hours with 2-3 breaks for prayers and breakfast; and of course a long break for a debate, as our Taxi was hit by a speedy vehicle from behind that had a flat tyre. No major damage happened by the grace of Almighty Allah.
The number of seminary schools in Qom is now over fifty, and the number of research institutes and libraries somewhere near two hundred and fifty.
Qom, situated only 125 kms southwest of Tehran has become not only knowledge center, but also financial hub of Iran.
The mosque consists of a burial chamber, three courtyards and three large prayer halls, totaling an area of 38,000 m2. The three prayer halls are named: Tabātabā'ī, Bālā Sar, and A‘dham.
The Shrine is also the burial place of three daughters of Imam Muhammad Taqi A.S.
It is narrated that in 201 A.H., Bibi Masooma was martyred by the poison given to her by a woman from those who attacked her caravan going towards Khorasan to meet her brother Imam Ali Reza A.S.
Early in the 19th century, Fath Ali Sha lavishly restored and embellished the shrine and the buildings present today, including the magnificent golden dome, date from his reign.
We reached Qom on 01-December traveling by road from Najaf, Iraq and straight to the Shrine of Fatimah Masooma. My first target was to offer salat of Zohr and Asr in time, which by the grace of Allah, I and my family managed. Then we offered Maghrib Jamaat and then proceeded to Tehran Airport to catch a flight back to Karachi, Pakistan.
The drive from Iraq border to Qom took about 10 hours with 2-3 breaks for prayers and breakfast; and of course a long break for a debate, as our Taxi was hit by a speedy vehicle from behind that had a flat tyre. No major damage happened by the grace of Almighty Allah.
Written February 16, 2019
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Christian M
Copenhagen, Denmark6,176 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
We were a group of four Danish people visiting the holy shrine. It's free to see the (impressive) area - DON'T MISS IT! - but as tourists we were not allowed to see the shrine itself.
We asked our female guide if we could wait and witness the one o'clock prayer, and she showed us to a richly decorated room, which the kings used to use. Two elderly men with turbans sat there and greeted us welcome. A servant served juice and cake, and the men asked us who we were. The we asked them - they were professors teaching Islam to the coming generation of ayatollahs (priests). Important people in a deeply religious society!
We could ask them anything, they pointed. How about the conflict between shias and sunnies...? They said that, yes, there is a conflict, but it's not as important as the conflict with the Saudi Wahabis. THEY are the real reason for all the worst terrorists in the world, including the people behind 9/11 and ISIS - and they are supported by Saudi money.
The two scolars didn't understand that we in the West supported the Saudi regime when they sponsor the very religious groups that want us dead. The Wahabis want everyone dead that doesn't share their interpretation of Islam. One of the men had been on a pilgrimage to Mekka 30 times and the last time he was threatened to be killed because he was not a good muslim!
The two wise men addressed our women respectfully, treated them like equals, asked them a lot of questions - and didn't act at all as the black priests we Westerners are used to think. They were educated, tolerant people - and they are the ones that teach the future Iranian priests what to think. A comforting thought.
So, friends, fellow-readers, maybe, just maybe Iran is the solution, not the problem in the region. Think about it.
We asked our female guide if we could wait and witness the one o'clock prayer, and she showed us to a richly decorated room, which the kings used to use. Two elderly men with turbans sat there and greeted us welcome. A servant served juice and cake, and the men asked us who we were. The we asked them - they were professors teaching Islam to the coming generation of ayatollahs (priests). Important people in a deeply religious society!
We could ask them anything, they pointed. How about the conflict between shias and sunnies...? They said that, yes, there is a conflict, but it's not as important as the conflict with the Saudi Wahabis. THEY are the real reason for all the worst terrorists in the world, including the people behind 9/11 and ISIS - and they are supported by Saudi money.
The two scolars didn't understand that we in the West supported the Saudi regime when they sponsor the very religious groups that want us dead. The Wahabis want everyone dead that doesn't share their interpretation of Islam. One of the men had been on a pilgrimage to Mekka 30 times and the last time he was threatened to be killed because he was not a good muslim!
The two wise men addressed our women respectfully, treated them like equals, asked them a lot of questions - and didn't act at all as the black priests we Westerners are used to think. They were educated, tolerant people - and they are the ones that teach the future Iranian priests what to think. A comforting thought.
So, friends, fellow-readers, maybe, just maybe Iran is the solution, not the problem in the region. Think about it.
Written July 9, 2016
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Mostafa Meraji
Qom, Iran576 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
here is enough beautiful like as other similar places , colorful ceramic tiles, mirror , Gold, mosaics and all other handcrafts that one can see in a religious shrine.
The Shrine of Fatima Masumeh is located in Qom, which is considered by Shia Muslims to be the second most sacred city in Iran after Mashhad.
The Shrine of Fatima Masumeh is located in Qom, which is considered by Shia Muslims to be the second most sacred city in Iran after Mashhad.
Written March 25, 2019
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alir eza
Qom, Iran16 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Qom is warm and beautiful.
Travel and enjoy.
I am a tour guide and i help tourist here for free and show them holy shrine of saint fatemeh for free.
Travel and enjoy.
I am a tour guide and i help tourist here for free and show them holy shrine of saint fatemeh for free.
Written June 24, 2017
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TheRoyalTreatJaipur
Jaipur, India11 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Peaceful and divine. Must see in Iran.beautiful architecture.delighted and filled with inner peace.khadim are also nice and cooperative
Written April 19, 2017
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