Shrine of Sa’d Ibn Abu Waqqas

This pilgrimage site, which took place in the history of the Jizzakh oasis, is located in the village of Avliya, Gallaorol district, and is divided into two parts. The upper part of the shrine – the area along the lake, with its healing and holy springs, different beautiful and charming corners, its own charming nature, and unique landscapes will delight anyone’s tongue. The lower part of Kadamjoni is notable for its old mosque and mosque.

The building of the mosque was built in the 19th century by master builders from Jizzakh – master Kamil, master Qabil, master Zuhur and master Mirziyo. It attracts the attention of any pilgrim due to its oriental style. The carpentry work in the building was done very skillfully. The colorful patterns on its ceiling testify to the fact that Mirzo Zaid and master Bobojan, who were once known as skilled painters, were really masters of their profession. Patterns, which are the product of great work and high skill, have not lost their charm even to our days.

Sa’d Ibn Waqqas was the son of one of the nobles of Makkah, and when the revelation of prophethood came to our prophet Muhammad, he was a young man, he converted to Islam and showed the qualities of a leader.

In the sixteenth year of the Hijra, he was appointed as the leader of the army sent by Caliph Umar ibn Khattab to Iran and Movaroonnahr. blood is shed instead. Sarkarda’s son-in-law is buried in the cemetery on the north side of the village (there is a small room here), and a room was also built near the lake where the blood of the Blessed One fell.

The incident did not affect the health of Sa’d ibn Abu Waqqas (may Allah be pleased with him) much, he later returned to Arabia and lived a long life. During the Enlightenment period, he lived as a davandist. But in the years before his death, he asks them to bring him a woolen turban. When he brought his chakman, he said: “Shroud me with this, because I fought with this chakman against the polytheists in the Battle of Badr.” I want to go to the presence of Mr. Haq in this bag…” (from the books “Munjid” and “Life of the Companions”).

The holy spring here is also called “Sa’d ibn Waqqas spring”. At present, these places have acquired a beautiful and charming landscape. Thanks to the constant care and attention of the Jizzakh regional administration, as well as thanks to the donations and efforts of generous people who have a generous heart and respect for historical values, the buildings of the shrine were built. it was settled, put in order, and the place of pilgrimage was extremely improved.

You can also see “holy fish” in the lake – blackfish included in the “Red Book” of Uzbekistan.

The territory of the shrine is 14.2 hectares.

Ismailov Sanjar was born in 1986 in Gallaorol district of Jizzakh region and is the head of press service in Gallaorol district’s administration.