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Shrine in Al-Musayyib Attributed to Alawiya Khadija, Said Locally to Be a Daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari

IRQ-0140
Country: Iraq
Province / Governorate: Babylon
City: Al-Musayyib
Category: Sayyids and Imamzadas
GPS: 32.65554760, 44.40275210
Status: Published

Introduction

The Shrine of Alawiya Khadija bint Imam Hasan al-Askari, Peace Be Upon Him, is known in the al-Musayib area of Babylon as a local attributed Sayyid shrine. Local devotional tradition connects the site with the household of Imam Hasan al-Askari, but the available early Imami and genealogical sources do not provide an easily traceable full biography, maternal line, journey, death account, or burial record for this specific personality. Imam Hasan al-Askari, Peace Be Upon Him, lived in Samarra under Abbasid surveillance. His household holds a central place in Imami history because the birth and occultation tradition of Imam Muhammad ibn Hasan al-Mahdi, Peace Be Upon Him, is connected with it. Because of this sensitive historical setting, reports about the Askari household require careful wording. The attribution of Khadija bint Imam Hasan al-Askari is preserved locally with respect. Since early sources do not clearly provide detailed life material for this name, the entry describes the site not as a fully documented classical biography, but as a local Alawiya shrine attributed to the household of Imam al-Askari. The importance of such a site is not limited to written genealogy. It also preserves local devotion, love for the Sayyids, and public attachment to the family of the Ahl al-Bayt. In Babylon, al-Musayib, Hillah, and the routes around Karbala, many attributed shrines preserve this kind of local religious memory. The strongest wording is that this is an attributed shrine of Alawiya Khadija, locally connected with the household of Imam Hasan al-Askari. Any extended family tree or detailed life claim would require a clear printed genealogical reference and stronger documentation. The location in Babylon is also meaningful. The region of Babylon and al-Musayib has been part of the visitation routes connected with Karbala, Hillah, and the Euphrates. Sayyid shrines and attributed places in this region gave local form to supplication, visitation, and family memory. For visitors, the shrine recalls love for the women of the Ahl al-Bayt, reverence for pure lineage, and respect for the household of Imam al-Askari. For researchers, it is a case where local recognition should be acknowledged while avoiding unsupported historical certainty. This entry therefore avoids invented genealogy and unsupported life events. The defensible statement is that this is a local attributed Alawiya shrine in al-Musayib, whose relationship to the household of Imam Hasan al-Askari is preserved in local shrine memory.

Historical / Religious Importance

The importance of this shrine lies in preserving the local memory of a woman attributed to the household of the Ahl al-Bayt in the Babylon and al-Musayib region. Such places become centers of local devotion, respect for Sayyid families, and love for the Ahl al-Bayt. From a research perspective, caution is necessary. The attribution exists in local tradition, but detailed early biographical material is not easily traceable. It is therefore stronger to describe the site as a local attributed Alawiya shrine. For visitors, the shrine recalls reverence for the Ahl al-Bayt and pure family memory. For researchers, it shows the need to balance devotion and historical verification when dealing with shrines attributed to women of the Ahl al-Bayt.

References

Al-Shajara al-Mubaraka fi Ansab al-Talibiyya
Fakhr al-Din al-Razi, attributed edition
Askari and Talibid genealogy context; pagination v
Page/Volume: Askari and Talibid genealogy context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: household of Imam al-Askari; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household and early occultation context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: general Askari household context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household reports; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified.
Al-Irshad
Shaykh al-Mufid
household of Imam al-Askari; pagination varies by
Page/Volume: Askari and Talibid genealogy context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: household of Imam al-Askari; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household and early occultation context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: general Askari household context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household reports; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified.
Kitab al-Ghayba
Shaykh al-Tusi
Askari household and early occultation context; pa
Page/Volume: Askari and Talibid genealogy context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: household of Imam al-Askari; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household and early occultation context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: general Askari household context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household reports; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified.
Tarikh Ahl al-Bayt
early Imami historical compilation
general Askari household context; pagination varie
Page/Volume: Askari and Talibid genealogy context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: household of Imam al-Askari; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household and early occultation context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: general Askari household context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household reports; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified.
Dala'il al-Imama
Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari al-Imami
Askari household reports; pagination varies by edi
Page/Volume: Askari and Talibid genealogy context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: household of Imam al-Askari; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household and early occultation context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: general Askari household context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household reports; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified.
www.masaha.org
https://www.masaha.org/book/view/2046/page/382
Page/Volume: Askari and Talibid genealogy context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: household of Imam al-Askari; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household and early occultation context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: general Askari household context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household reports; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified.
alkafeel.net
https://alkafeel.net/islamiclibrary/history/householdhistory/ahlbeit5.html
Page/Volume: Askari and Talibid genealogy context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: household of Imam al-Askari; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household and early occultation context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: general Askari household context; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | Page/Volume: Askari household reports; pagination varies by edition | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified. | ARTICLE ROLE: SECONDARY ATTRIBUTED PLACE. General Askari-household and Talibid genealogical sources were checked, but they do not provide a clear early biography or secure burial record for a Khadija identified as a daughter of Imam Hasan al-Askari at Al-Musayyib. The site is retained as a respected local Alawiya shrine under Under Review status. No invented mother, dates, journey, marriage or children were added. The uploaded coordinates and protected city identity were preserved; the exact locality remains unverified.