Based on historical records and the recognized lineage of the Twelve Imams in Shia Islam, no Imam from this specific lineage is buried in Syria.
The burial places of the Twelve Imams are primarily located in cities within modern-day Iraq, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. While Syria is home to shrines of highly revered figures related to the Imams, such as Sayyidah Zainab bint Ali (daughter of Imam Ali) and Sayyidah Ruqayyah bint Husayn (daughter of Imam Husayn), these individuals are not considered Imams themselves within the traditional Twelve Imams lineage.
Burial Places of the Twelve Imams
Here is a summary of where the Twelve Imams are historically recorded to be buried:
| Imam | Burial Place | Country | Shrine City/Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Imam Ali | An-Najaf | Iraq | Imam Ali Shrine |
| 2nd Imam Hasan | Medina | Saudi Arabia | Al-Baqi' Cemetery |
| 3rd Imam Husayn | Karbala' | Iraq | Imam Husayn Shrine |
| 4th Imam Zayn al-Abidin | Medina | Saudi Arabia | Al-Baqi' Cemetery |
| 5th Imam Muhammad al-Baqir | Medina | Saudi Arabia | Al-Baqi' Cemetery |
| 6th Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq | Medina | Saudi Arabia | Al-Baqi' Cemetery |
| 7th Imam Musa al-Kadhim | Kadhimiya | Iraq | Al-Kadhimiya Shrine |
| 8th Imam Ali al-Ridha | Mashhad | Iran | Imam Reza Shrine |
| 9th Imam Muhammad al-Jawad | Kadhimiya | Iraq | Al-Kadhimiya Shrine |
| 10th Imam Ali al-Hadi | Samarra | Iraq | Al-Askari Shrine |
| 11th Imam Hasan al-Askari | Samarra | Iraq | Al-Askari Shrine |
| 12th Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi | Occultation | N/A | N/A |
Imam Husayn's Burial Place
As highlighted in the provided reference, Imam Husayn, the third Imam, is buried in Karbala', Iraq. The reference states:
"He and his Ahl al-Bayt are buried in that portion, known as al-Ḥā'ir(الحائر), where the Shrines are presently located."
This passage refers to the site of the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala', confirming his burial location is in Iraq, not Syria.
Significant Figures Buried in Syria
While no Imam is buried in Syria, the country hosts shrines of highly revered figures from the Prophet's family (Ahl al-Bayt), which are significant pilgrimage sites. The most prominent include:
- Sayyidah Zainab Shrine in Damascus, Syria: This shrine is believed to contain the grave of Sayyidah Zainab bint Ali, the granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad and sister of Imam Hasan and Imam Husayn.
- Sayyidah Ruqayyah Shrine in Damascus, Syria: This shrine is believed to be the burial place of Sayyidah Ruqayyah bint Husayn, a young daughter of Imam Husayn.
These figures hold immense importance but are distinct from the lineage of the Twelve Imams.
In summary, while Syria is home to the burial sites of significant historical and religious figures related to the Imams, none of the Twelve Shia Imams themselves are buried within Syria's borders. Their burial locations are in Iraq, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, with Imam Husayn specifically buried in Karbala', Iraq, as noted in the reference.
