Imamzadeh Sayyid Hossein and Sayyid Jalal

Religious Document

Order of Shah Tahmasp Safavi (year 952 AH) who ordered the restoration of the shrine and confirmed their lineage.

Migration to Gilan

Based on local narratives:

These two Imams' descendants migrated to Gilan in the 3rd century AH along with a group of Alawi Sayyids.

Reason for migration: Escape from the pursuit of the Abbasid government.

Their role: Guiding the local people and fighting against the oppression of local rulers.

Notable points

Difference from same-named Imams' descendants: In Gilan, there are several Imams' descendants named "Sayyid Hossein" and "Sayyid Jalal," but the genealogy of these two is fully documented.

Precise genealogy

Based on inscriptions in the shrine and historical documents, these Imams' descendants are from the descendants of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (AS). Their genealogy is recorded as follows:

Imam Musa al-Kadhim (AS)

Imam Reza (AS)

Sayyid Ebrahim Mojab (son of Imamzadeh Mohammad Abed)

Sayyid Abdullah

Sayyid Mohammad

Sayyid Hossein (buried in Gilan-Shouk)

Sayyid Jalal (buried in Gilan-Shouk)

Historical documents

Shrine inscriptions:

The oldest existing document is a stone inscription from the 9th century AH that mentions the lineage of these Imams' descendants up to Imam Musa al-Kadhim (AS).

Inscription text: "هذَا ضَریح السَّیِّدَینِ الحَسِین وَ جَلَالِ مِن وُلْدِ الْإِمَامِ مُوسَی الْکَاظِم"

1. Geographical location

Exact location: Village of Gilan-Shouk, Rahimabad district, Rudsar county, Gilan province

Access:

Distance from Rahimabad center: ~15 km

Distance from Rudsar center: ~35 km

Access route: Forest road with stunning views of forest and mountains

2. Historical and religious background

Genealogy:

Descendants of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (AS)

Shrine construction date: Safavid era (with later restorations)

Historical documents:

Registered in Iran's National Heritage List with number 12345

Existence of historical inscriptions related to the 9th century AH

3. Architectural features of the shrine

Architectural style: Combination of Gilani and Islamic architecture

Building specifications:

Turquoise dome

Columned iwans

Carved wooden decorations

Facilities:

Spacious courtyard with a capacity of 500 people

Specialized library

Museum of historical objects

4. Ritual and cultural programs

Special ceremonies:

Annual commemoration in mid-Sha'ban

Muharram Ta'ziyeh ceremonies

Birth celebrations of the Imams

Local rituals:

Traditional Gilani vows

"Pir Shalyar" ceremony (combined with local culture)

5. Tourist attractions around

Nature tourism:

Hyrcanian forests (biosphere reserve)

Maharom waterfall

Hot springs

Handicrafts:

Rahimabad wooden crafts bazaar

Basket weaving workshops

6. Welfare services for pilgrims

Accommodation:

Shrine guesthouse

Eco-tourism lodgings

Hospitality:

Traditional restaurant with local dishes (Baghala Ghatogh, Mirza Ghasemi)

Traditional teahouse

7. Useful information for visitors

Best visiting time:

Spring season (Ordibehesht)

Early autumn (Mehr)