Ayatollah Alireza Arafi (26)

SCHOLARSTop Cleric: Vengeance for Martyred Imam is Legal, Religious Right

In a powerful Friday prayer sermon in Qom, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi declared that the millions-strong funeral procession for the martyred Imam sent a clear message to "criminal Trump and vile…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi Hails Marja'iyah, Clerics, and Millions in Tehran and Qom for Historic Funeral of Martyr Leader

The director of Iran's Islamic seminaries has lauded the massive and dignified participation of the people, Grand Marja's, clerics, and the entire Iranian nation in the funeral processions for…

SCHOLARS"Cleric Vows: Massive Funeral Turnout a Binding Religious Decree, Vengeance Imperative"

The head of Iran's Islamic seminaries has declared that a massive turnout for the funeral procession of the martyred leader is a "decisive religious and faith-bound obligation," stressing the…

HOWZAHPresident Pezeshkian meets with Ayatollah Arafi in Qom visit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has held talks with Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, head of Iran's Islamic Seminaries and a member of the Guardian Council's clerical body, during a visit to the…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi Issues 9-Point Ashura Ultimatum: No Surrender, No Retreat, No Compromise

Qom, Iran – A senior Iranian cleric has outlined a comprehensive strategic doctrine linking the uprising of Imam Hussein (PBUH) directly to the modern-day resistance against global arrogance…

SCHOLARSSenior Iranian Cleric Hails Grand Ayatollah Fayyaz's Scientific and Jurisprudential Innovations

The head of Iran's Islamic seminaries has offered his condolences on the passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyaz, praising the late revered source of emulation for his scholarly contributions…

SCHOLARSHead of Pakistan's Jafariya Alliance Writes to Ayatollah Arafi: Islamic Republic a Source of Pride for Shia World

The head of Pakistan's Jafariya Alliance, Hojatoleslam Sayyid Shahenshah Hussain Naqvi, has stated in a letter to Ayatollah Alireza Arafi that the existence of the Islamic Republic of Iran and…

SCHOLARSSenior Iranian Cleric to Hezbollah Chief: Resistance Axis Unity an ‘Unshakable Truth’

In a message to Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, the director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, has lauded the unity of the Resistance Axis, declaring it an “unshakable truth”…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi Hails Teachers, Professors for Courageous Role During US-Zionist War on Iran

The head of Iran's Islamic seminaries has paid tribute to the nation's teachers and professors, especially commending those who bravely and selflessly stood on the frontlines of truth against…

SCHOLARSIran's Seminary Vows to Stand Firm: Clerics Pledge Continued Struggle Alongside Nation

Senior cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi declares that the vigilant clergy and Islamic seminaries will press forward on the path of the past two months with even greater resolve, standing shoulder-to-sho…

SCHOLARSSenior Iranian Cleric Dismisses Trump's Rhetoric, Vows Unshakeable National Unity

A senior Iranian cleric has issued a robust statement condemning recent remarks by the US President Donald Trump, declaring that the Iranian people and officials are more united than ever in…

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HOWZAHMirza Naeini Exemplified the Union of Scholarship and Social Engagement

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of the Islamic Seminaries, has praised the influential role of the late Allama Mirza Naeini, saying the distinguished jurist demonstrated that a religious scholar…

SCHOLARSScholars from Islamic Countries Meet Ayatollah Arafi on Sidelines of Mirza Naeini Congress

Prominent scholars and Muslim thinkers from various countries met with Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Seminaries, on the sidelines of the International Congress of the late Grand…

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi: Mirza Naeini — A Symbol of Militant Rationality and Reform in Islamic Thought

Qom, Iran— The director of Iran’s seminaries, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, has hailed Mirza Mohammad Hossein Naeini as a symbol of “militant rationality” and a pioneer in connecting tradition with…

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi: Islamic Seminaries Have Thrived for Over a Millennium

Director of Iran’s seminaries, Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, underlined the thousand-year historical continuity and enduring influence of Islamic seminaries, calling them vital centers of knowledge,…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi Congratulates Iran’s National Wrestling Teams on World Championship Victory

Qom– Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, has extended his congratulations to the nation and the wrestling community following the championship triumph of Iran’s national…

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VideoAyatollah Arafi: The Prophet’s Migration Marked the Beginning of a Great Transformation

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi emphasized that the Prophet’s migration from Mecca to Medina was not only a rescue of Muslims from oppression and tyranny but also the foundation for spreading Islam to…

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VideoWhich scholars were involved in the establishment of the Qom Seminary?

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, head of the Qom Seminary, noted that the modern seminary was revived under the leadership of Grand Ayatollah Abdolkarim Haeri Yazdi, with the support of prominent scholars…

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi Expresses Condolences over Deadly Earthquake in Afghanistan

Qom– Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of the Islamic Seminaries of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the people of Afghanistan following the devastating…

HOWZAHQom Seminary, Heart of Civilizational Confrontation with Arrogant Powers

Qom– The Director of Iran’s seminaries emphasized the central role of Qom Seminary in confronting global arrogance, describing it as the “heart of civilizational confrontation” that pumps vitality…

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi Visits International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization in Malaysia

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Islamic Seminaries, along with his accompanying delegation, visited the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) in Kuala…

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All StoriesSeminary Progress Commendable, Rapprochement Among Religions Essential

Kuala Lumpur– Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Islamic World League, praised the progress of Iranian seminaries in various fields and underlined the need for…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi: Religious Leaders Must Unite and Resist Oppression

KUALA LUMPUR – Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Seminaries, emphasized that fostering unity among religions and resisting oppression are the two foremost duties of religious leaders worldwide,…

SCHOLARSIslamic World League Chief, Ayatollah Arafi Call for Islamic Rapprochement

Kuala Lumpur – Sheikh Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Secretary General of the Islamic World League, in a meeting with Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Seminaries, praised the progress…

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi Meets Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Kuala Lumpur – Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Iran’s Seminaries, met on Friday with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur. The Iranian delegation was accompanied by the…

All StoriesSenior Lawmaker Highlights Ayatollah Arafi’s Role in Embracing AI and Modern Technologies in Seminaries

TEHRAN — A senior Iranian lawmaker has lauded the pivotal role of Ayatollah Alireza Arafi in steering the country's Islamic seminaries towards embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and other…