Ziyarah of Al-Sayyidah Zaynab (pbuh)

Ziyarah of Al-Sayyidah Zaynab (pbuh)

What spiritual experience does a pilgrimage to the shrine of a revered heroine evoke? This compact guide explores the ziyarah (visitation ritual) of Sayyidah Zaynab (ʿa), offering reflections that connect pilgrims’ devotion with her courage and legacy.

About the Book Ziyarah of Sayyidah Zaynab (ʿa) was published by the Academy of Islamic Research & Publications, in association with the Islamic Library. This single-volume handbook provides Arabic texts of the ziyarah accompanied by English translation and commentary. It serves as a devotional guide for visitors to her shrine, highlighting Sayyidah Zaynab’s exemplary conduct, loyalty, and spiritual authority as a leading figure of the Ahl al-Bayt (“the Prophet’s Household”).

What You Will Discover

• A clear English rendering of the Arabic ziyarah, enabling devotional recitation.
• Brief commentary linking each supplication to Sayyidah Zaynab’s life and moral qualities.
• Insights into her role as a stalwart of truth and supporter of Imam Husayn (ʿa).
• Reflection prompts encouraging personal connection with her spiritual legacy.
• Guidance on approaching the shrine with reverence and emotional integrity.
• Understanding the devotional purpose of ziyarah as an expression of loyalty and spiritual solidarity.

About the Author This work is published under the auspices of the Academy of Islamic Research & Publications and compiled by the Islamic Library. It aims to offer pilgrims—native and international—a respectful yet precise devotional companion rooted in tradition.

Who Is This Book For? This book serves as a practical devotional companion for pilgrims and general readers seeking a spiritually enriching understanding of the ziyarah of Sayyidah Zaynab (ʿa) and a deeper connection to her legacy.