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The 12 pages that link to Najaf, each with the reason it gives.

• KufaRelated: Nearby Najaf inherited regional religious prominence, especially through the shrine of Ali.

• Ruhollah KhomeiniBroader topic: Khomeini lived in exile there and developed ideas that shaped his political program.

• KarbalaCompared with: Its shrine honors Ali, while Karbala centers on his son Husayn.

• MashhadCompared with: Najaf combines pilgrimage and religious scholarship, offering a counterpart to Mashhad’s shrine-centered role.

• Arba'eenRelated: Many pilgrims begin the long walk to Karbala in Najaf.

• HawzaBroader topic: Najaf became one of the most influential centers of hawza education.

• QomCompared with: Najaf is Qom’s principal counterpart in Shia scholarship and clerical authority.

• Marja'iyyaRelated: Its seminaries have long trained jurists and housed influential centers of emulation.

• Ali al-SistaniBroader topic: Al-Sistani’s residence and religious office in Najaf anchor his authority and public work.

• Arba'in pilgrimageRelated: Many pilgrims begin the walk to Karbala from this city.

• Ja'fari schoolRelated: Its seminaries became influential centers for Ja'fari jurisprudence.

• Shaykh TusiRelated: Tusi settled here and established a lasting center of Twelver scholarship.