Regional sacred-site guide
Sacred sites in Najaf
Explore 4 sacred places in Najaf, Iraq, with a regional map and links to detailed site guides.
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Mausoleum of 1st Imam Ali bin Abu Talib, Najaf
Najaf, Iraq
In Najaf rises a golden dome over the burial place of ʿAli ibn Abi Talib — cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet, first Imam of Shiʿism, and the figure most Sufi lineages...
Mausoleum of Maytham Altammar, Kufa, Najaf
Al Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
Just west of the Great Mosque of Kufa stands the shrine of Maytham al-Tammar, a freed slave and date merchant who became one of Imam Ali's most loyal companions....
Mausoleums of Muslim bin Aqil, Hani bin Urwa and Almukhtar, Kufa Mosque, Najaf
Al Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
In the old garrison city of Kufa stands one of the earliest mosques in Islam, and one of the holiest in Shia tradition....
Residence of the 12th Imam Muhammad Almahdi, Sahla Mosque, Najaf
Al Kufa, Najaf, Iraq
A short walk from the Great Mosque of Kufa stands a serene mosque devoted to hope and waiting....
Key questions
Najaf sacred-site questions
- How many sacred sites are listed in Najaf?
- This regional guide currently includes 4 sacred sites in Najaf, Iraq.
- Which traditions are represented in Najaf?
- The most represented traditions in the current guide include Islam.
- Can I view Najaf sacred sites on a map?
- Yes. Switch to map view to compare the listed places, then open a site page for coordinates and visiting context.