Thursday 14 May 2026 - 15:48
Clerics are the engine of Islam's future: Senior Iran cleric

A senior Iranian cleric says the country's Islamic scholars are the engine powering the future of the Muslim world, calling for a major overhaul in how seminaries train and recruit students.

Hawzah News Agency- Ayatollah Qorbanali Dorri-Najafabadi, the representative of the Supreme Leader in Iran's Markazi province, made the comments during a meeting with officials from the country's clerical Basij organization. He stressed that without organized planning, reaching global Islamic goals would be impossible.

"We must develop a written plan in the seminaries, and prioritize the selection and recruitment of talented students," Ayatollah Dorri-Najafabadi said. He described the clergy as the "driving force" on the path to guiding both Islamic society and all humanity.

The top cleric also pointed to the pivotal role of mosques, saying that no matter how strong the structure, a mosque is ineffective without a capable guide. He urged officials to preserve and reinforce what he called the "great tent" of the Islamic seminaries, asserting that clerics are on the front lines in every arena.

The meeting, also attended by deputy commanders of the national and provincial clerical Basij, underscored the need for cadre-building and specialized training in cultural, missionary, social, and political fields.

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