Abstract:
This writing introduces and examines the endowment booklet of the holy and luminous shrine of Imamzadeh Ali bin Muhammad al-Baqir located in Mashhad Ardehal, Kashan. This booklet, which bears the seal of approval of prominent figures such as the late Mulla Mohammad Naraqi, son of Mulla Ahmad Naraqi, was written in the year 1266 AH. It was originally created as a manual for managing the important affairs of that holy sanctuary, and more than twenty endowment items of the shrine are introduced and described within it; these endowments include water, trees, land, and shops. Given the special devotion of the people of the Kashan region to the holy presence of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) and their descendants, particularly Hazrat Ali bin Muhammad al-Baqir (peace be upon him), these endowments have taken shape in various areas of the county. By examining the aforementioned booklet, in addition to reviewing the endowments and re-reading the text which pertains to the Qajar era and utilizes Siyāq script [1], a clear picture of the cultural, developmental, and managerial activity atmosphere of this magnificent Imamzadeh's shrine is drawn for the reader.
Machine summary:
One of these noble Imamzadehs is the son of Imam Baqir عليه السلام and the brother of Imam Sadiq عليه السلام, Hazrat Abul-Hasan Ali bin Muhammad Baqir عليه السلام, in the land of Ardehal, who, with his presence in the year 113 AH, brought many blessings and bounties, especially to the Kashan region.
Sheikh Abbas Qummi writes regarding the children of Imam Baqir عليه السلام: "Know that the offspring of that Excellency, according to what Sheikh Mufid, Tabarsi, and others have mentioned, consist of seven sons and daughters: Abu Abdillah Ja'far bin Muhammad عليه السلام, and Abdullah, whose mother was Umm Farwa bint Qasim bin Muhammad bin Abi Bakr, and Ibrahim and Ubaydullah, whose mother was Umm Hakim, both of whom passed away during the lifetime of their noble father, and Ali, Zainab, and Umm Salama, who were from Umm Walad; although in some other books, Umm Salama is considered to be from another mother"[1].
The duty of His Excellency the Mutawalli includes all matters related to the blessed site, commanding and forbidding the servants regarding services related to him, leasing properties and endowment channels with the knowledge of the Overseer and the Deputy Mutawalli, and controlling endowment funds, including collection and distribution; he is also authorized in determining repairs and other necessities equivalent to those stipulated in the organization and coordination of the affairs of the Holy Shrine, and if a disagreement occurs between them regarding the quality of a matter, they shall refer to the wisdom of the trustworthy trustees and Sharia judges.
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