Ahl al-Bayt SilsilaEst. 818 CE (9th Century CE (3rd Century AH))100% Scholarly Verified
العتبة الرضوية المقدسة - مشهد الإمام علي بن موسى الرضا • حرم مطہر حضرت امام علی رضا علیہ السلام (آستان قدس رضوی، مشہد)
Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (Astan Quds Razavi)
Al-Rida • Gharib al-Ghuraba • Sultan-e-Khurasan
Shohada Square, Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
Historical Overview & Significance
The majestic burial complex of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (RA), 8th Imam and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, celebrated for profound philosophical disputations and spiritual radiance.
Detailed Historical Chronicle & Foundations
Born in Madinah in 148 AH, Imam Reza was summoned to Khurasan by Abbasid Caliph Al-Ma'mun in 200 AH. He held historic interfaith dialogues recorded in classical archives before his passing in Tus in 203 AH (818 CE). Today, Astan Quds Razavi is one of the largest mosque complexes in the world by area, containing historic libraries with Quranic manuscripts dating back to the 1st century AH.
Architectural Style: Persian Masterpiece Complex with 7 Courtyards, Goharshad Mosque Blue Tilework & Golden Dome
Associated Saints, Masters & Scholars
Imam Ali al-Reza
الإمام علي بن موسى الرضا • حضرت امام علی رضا علیہ السلام
Al-RidaZamin-e-AhooAlim Aal-e-Muhammad
Passed: 203 AH (818 CE)
Master: Imam Musa al-Kadhim (RA)
Eminent scholar of the Prophetic household celebrated for the famous narration of the Golden Chain (Silsilat al-Dhahab) recited to thousands of hadith scholars in Nishapur.
Seminal Works: Uyun Akhbar al-Rida • Al-Risala al-Dhahabiyya
Distinguished Disciples: Maruf al-Karkhi • Da'wud al-Raqqi • Zakariya ibn Adam
Primary Classical Chronicles & Source Citations
Zero Inventions| Classical Work | Author / Compiler | Language | Verification Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarikh-i NishapurChapter on Silsilat al-Dhahab at Nishapur | Al-Hakim al-Nishapuri | Arabic | Primary Classical Chronicle |
Annual Urs Mubarak11-11 Dhu al-Qadah
Wiladat & Shahadat of Imam Reza
Ceremonial Naqareh drum fanfare sounding from the towers at sunrise and sunset, flower offerings at the Golden Dome, distribution of Tabarruk confection, and massive congregation in Goharshad courtyard.
Season: Summer
Annual Attendance: 25,000,000+ annual visits
Visiting Guidelines & Adab
Visiting HoursOpen 24 Hours, 365 Days a year
Best Time to VisitSunrise Fajr prayer in Sahn Inqilab or evening Maghrib congregational prayer
Dress Code RequirementsChador mandatory for women; provided free at guest entrances. Modest attire for men.
Langar & Niaz (Free Food)The renowned Chelo Kebab and Rice banquet kitchen serves tens of thousands of free blessed meals daily.
Sacred Etiquette:
- Complete ablutions (Wudu) before stepping upon the sacred Persian courtyards.
- Recite Ziyarat Aminullah facing the luminous Zarih.
- Maintain quiet introspection and contemplation of Divine mercy.
Geographic Specifications
Latitude: 36.2880°N
Longitude: 59.6157°E
Altitude: 985 meters ASL
Airport: Mashhad Shahid Hasheminejad International Airport (MHD) - 10 km
Railway: Mashhad Railway Terminal - 3 km