History Behind Masjid Jamkaran

History Behind Masjid Jamkaran

How does a single vision grow into a center of devotion and communal memory? History Behind Masjid Jamkaran traces the origins and evolving spiritual significance of this holy site near Qom. About the Book History Behind Masjid Jamkaran was published in 2000 by Jamkaran Mosque Research Office (Qom). The original author is unknown; the volume is edited by Arifa Hudda and translated into English by Saleem Bhimji. It recounts the foundational account of Hasan ibn Muthlih al-Jamkarānī in 373 AH (984 CE) and follows the site’s development into a place of prayer, reflection, and hope. Alongside the historical narrative, the book presents recommended devotional practices associated with the mosque, including supplications for the safety of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance), and offers context for the mosque’s role during the ghayba (occultation). What You Will Discover

• The foundational narrative: how Hasan ibn Muthlih al-Jamkarānī’s vision led to establishing the site near Qom.
• How Tuesday-night gatherings and other traditions shaped Jamkaran as a living center of pilgrimage.
• A practical overview of recommended prayers and duʿāʾ linked to the mosque, including a well-known supplication for the Imam’s safety.
• Historical notes and illustrative materials that frame the site’s growth in memory and practice.
• The theological and devotional significance of Jamkaran within Shīʿī life—especially as a focus for hopeful intidhar (active awaiting).

About the Author Arifa Hudda (editor) ensures a clear, faithful presentation of the source material, while Saleem Bhimji (translator) renders the history and devotional guidance in accessible English for an international readership. Who Is This Book For? Pilgrims, students of sacred geography, and readers seeking a concise, devotional history of Jamkaran—those who want both historical grounding and practical guidance centered on Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his noble reappearance).