Mohammad Reza Sharifi
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Mohammad Reza Sharifi |
| Notability | Research and propagation in the field of Ghadir |
| Birth | Khordad 7, 1349 SH / May 28, 1970 CE |
| Academic Information | |
| Teachers | Sayyid 'Ali Husayni Milani • Sayyid 'Ali Husayni Sadr • Sayyid Hasan Faqih Imami |
| Works | Ghadirestan dar Tabligh-e Ghadir • Muhandisi-ye Tabligh-e Ghadir • Danishnama-ye Ghadir |
| Education | Fiqh and Usul |
| Religion | Shi'a |
| cultural information | |
| Field of Activity | Imamate studies and Ghadir studies |
| Website | Director of Ghadirestan Institute |
Mohammad Reza Sharifi (b. 1349 SH) is a researcher, religious preacher, and director of the Ghadirestan Scientific and Artistic Institute. He has been active in the field of Ghadir studies in both scholarly and organizational capacities for more than three decades.
Most of his activities and research have focused on Ghadir studies and Imamate studies, and he has published numerous works on these subjects. Among his most important works is the compilation of the 26-volume Danishnama-ye Ghadir (Encyclopedia of Ghadir). In addition to publishing scholarly and religious works, Sharifi has also taught Ghadir-related subjects for many years.
One of his most significant activities is the establishment of the Ghadirestan Cultural Institute, which has been active since 1385 SH / 2006 CE in various cultural and religious outreach activities related to Ghadir, with audiences of different age groups in mind.
Position in the Field of Ghadir Research and Outreach
Mohammad Reza Sharifi is a researcher, religious preacher, and director of the Ghadirestan Scientific and Artistic Institute. He has been active in the field of Ghadir for more than three decades in both scholarly and organizational capacities.
According to some sources, most of Sharifi's activities and research have focused on Ghadir studies and Imamate studies, and he has published numerous works on these subjects. Among his most important works is the compilation of the 26-volume Danishnama-ye Ghadir (Encyclopedia of Ghadir).
It has been stated that, in addition to publishing scholarly and religious works, Mohammad Reza Sharifi has also taught Ghadir-related subjects for many years. One of Sharifi's most significant activities is the establishment of the Ghadirestan Cultural Institute, which has been active since 1385 SH / 2006 CE in various cultural and religious outreach activities related to Ghadir, with audiences of different age groups in mind.
Biography and Education
Mohammad Reza Sharifi was born on 7 Khordad 1349 SH / May 28, 1970 CE, in Isfahan, into a scholarly and religious family. His father, Mohammad Baqir Sharifi, was a scholarly figure who was active in religious outreach at the time. Mohammad Reza Sharifi has included his biography in the book Rawzeh Khan-e Sharif.
After obtaining a diploma in mathematics and physics in 1369 SH / 1990 CE, Sharifi entered university. He graduated in 1374 SH / 1995 CE with a degree in civil engineering. After some time, he began studying at the Isfahan seminary and later went to Qom to continue his studies. After ten years, Sharifi returned to Isfahan and engaged in cultural and educational activities alongside his research.
Teachers
Mohammad Reza Sharifi's teachers during his studies in Islamic sciences are reported as follows:
- Sayyid Hasan Faqih Imami in Isfahan
- Sayyid Hujjat Muwahhid Abtahi in Isfahan
- Husayn Wahid Khurasani in Qom
- Sayyid 'Ali Husayni Milani in Qom
- Sayyid 'Ali Husayni Sadr in Qom
Works
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Some of Mohammad Reza Sharifi's works are reported as follows:
| Title of Book | Year of Publication | Pages | Publisher / Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danishnama-ye Ghadir | 1398 SH / 2019 CE | twenty-six volumes | Dalil-e Ma |
| Da'irat al-Ma'arif-e Mawdu'i-ye Ghadir | – | seventeen volumes | – |
| Ghadir dar Yek Negah | – | – | In English, Translator: Sayyid Mahmud Wa'iz |
| Ghadir Amūzan | 1404 SH / 2025 CE | ninety-six pages | Nur al-Hayat |
| Khanevadeh-ye Ghadiri | 1401 SH / 2022 CE | eighty pages | Sharareh-ye Subh |
| Ghadir ta Fatimiyya | 1395 SH / 2016 CE | 240 pages | 'Itr-e 'Itra |
| Ghadir dar Khanevadeh | 1401 SH / 2022 CE | 387 pages | Sharareh-ye Subh |
| Payam-e Asemani-ye Ghadir | 1399 SH / 2020 CE | 128 pages | 'Itr-e 'Itra |
| Ghadirestan dar Tabligh-e Ghadir | 1397 SH / 2018 CE | 200 pages | 'Itr-e 'Itra |
| Muhandisi-ye Tabligh-e Ghadir | 1397 SH / 2018 CE | 616 pages | 'Itr-e 'Itra |
| Sharh-e Khutba-ye Ghadir Khumm | 1404 SH / 2025 CE | five volumes | Nur al-Hayat |
| Chakideh-ye 'Abaqat al-Anwar | 1396 SH / 2017 CE | 781 pages | – |
Digital Explanation: It has been reported that a number of his works on Ghadir are available in digital format on the Ghadirestan website and in the Qa'imiyya Digital Library.
Teaching
Some of the course titles taught by Mohammad Reza Sharifi are described as follows:
| Title | Author / Teacher | Year of Publication | Location / Seminary / Mosque | Type of Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharh-e Khutba-ye Ghadir (book) | Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Reza Sharifi | – | Ghadirestan Institute | Lecture / Article |
| Ghadir Shenasi (book) | – | 1390 SH / 2011 CE | Qa'imiyya, Isfahan | Book |
| Ghadir Shenasi (book) | – | 1396 SH / 2017 CE | Al-Nafisa Seminary | Book |
| Muhandisi-ye Tabligh-e Ghadir (Muqaddimati) (book) | Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Reza Sharifi | 1398 SH / 2019 CE | Jawadiyya Seminary | Training Class |
| Muhandisi-ye Tabligh-e Ghadir (Takmili) (book) | Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Reza Sharifi | 1398 SH / 2019 CE | Khalisiyya Seminary | Training Class |
| Ghadir wa Fatimiyya (book) | Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Reza Sharifi | 1395 SH / 2016 CE | Razavi Mosque | Lecture |
| Ghadir wa Mahdawiyya (book) | Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Reza Sharifi | 1396 SH / 2017 CE | Razavi Mosque | Lecture |
| Ghadir wa Mah-e Ramadan (book) | Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Reza Sharifi | 1396 SH / 2017 CE | Razavi Mosque | Lecture |
| Ghadir dar Khanevadeh (book) | – | – | Mashhad al-Muqaddas | Book |
| Khuda wa Ghadir (book) | – | – | Qa'imiyya, Isfahan | Book |
| Ghadir wa Ziyara (book) | – | 1402 SH / 2023 CE | Qa'imiyya, Isfahan | Lecture |
Cultural Activities
According to the book Ghadīristān dar Tablīgh-i Ghadīr, the following activities are mentioned among those of the Ghadiristan Institute under the management of Mohammad Reza Sharifi:
- Short-term two-day training courses on Ghadir;
- - Long-term, three-month training courses consisting of twelve sessions, titled “Training Ghadir Preachers”;
- Establishment of the Ghadir Educational School, offering general instruction on Imamate and specialized instruction on Ghadir;
- A training course on research methodology.
- A training course on authorship and article writing.
- Scientific conferences and specialized meetings on Ghadir and other Shi'i topics, such as Fatimiyya and Mahdawiyya;
- Organization of educational and pilgrimage trips, as well as meetings with prominent scholars and specialists in Imamate and Ghadir;
- Printing and publication of dozens books on Ghadir.
Other cultural activities of Sharifi include the establishment of the Thaqalayn Center in Zahedan and the establishment of a gathering for fostering a spiritual connection with Imam al-Mahdi.[1]
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Explanation of al-Ghadir Sermon -
Training of Ghadir Propagator
Notes
- ↑ Ghadīristān dar Tablīgh-i Ghadīr, chapter three.
References
- Ghadīristān dar Tablīgh-i Ghadīr; Mohammad Reza Sharifi, Qom: 'Aṭr-i 'Itrat Publications, 1397 Sh./2018.