Spiritual Life — Living & Studying in Qum

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The life, lineage and lofty station of Fatimah al-Masumah (a), whose shrine is the spiritual heart of Qum — and the merits of visiting her.

The hawzah tradition of dars akhlaq — ethics lessons open to the public — and a list of well-attended classes by renowned teachers.

A beloved weekly fixture for the Western student community — Dua Kumayl, lamentations, an English lecture and dinner together.

The beloved mosque on the edge of Qum, built after a reported encounter with the Twelfth Imam (a) — and a major centre of prayer and supplication.

Beyond the shrine and Jamkaran — Bayt al-Nur, Gulzar Shuhada, Khizr Mountain, Shaykhan Cemetery and the many Imam Zadehs of Qum.