Ayatollah Alireza Arafi (35)

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi Outlines Five Pillars of Islamic Unity Theory

Ayatollah Arafi has stated that from the perspective of the Islamic Revolution discourse and the thought of the late Imam Khomeini and the martyred Leader, Islamic unity does not mean negating…

SCHOLARSIran seminary chief: Doctors are guardians of life, health, and ethics

The head of Iran’s seminaries has hailed the medical profession as a guardian of life and health, describing physicians and healthcare workers as a “precious asset” of knowledge, skill, and ethical…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi: Ayatollah Khamenei Embodies Rare Fusion of Scholarship, Strategy, and Moral Leadership

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has described Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei as a leader of unparalleled breadth — a figure who combined deep religious scholarship, strategic vision, managerial genius,…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi: Martyred Imam Khamenei Was Architect of Iran's Power Generation

Ayatollah Arafi stressed that retribution, revenge, and seeking justice for the blood of the Martyred Imam and the dear martyrs is not an individual or emotional matter, stating: "Our nation…

SCHOLARSTwo Imams of Revolution Gave Islam a Living, Dynamic Interpretation: Ayatollah Arafi

The head of Iran's Islamic seminaries has emphasized that the two Imams of the Islamic Revolution presented a living, life-giving and movement-inspiring interpretation of Islam, describing the…

SCHOLARSArbaeen Ceremony for Martyred Imam to Feature Address by Ayatollah Arafi

The Arbaeen ceremony marking the burial of the martyred Imam Khamenei will take place on Wednesday evening with a keynote address by Ayatollah Alireza Arafi.

SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi Calls for Seminary's Active Presence in World Science Arena

The Director of Iran’s Seminaries has underscored that representing the seminary and its achievements in the global science market, as well as in Iranian and international academic and elite…

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi Reaffirms Iran's Unwavering Support for Palestine at Karbala Conference

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has declared Iran's steadfast commitment to the Palestinian cause, calling for Muslim unity against normalization with Israel during the fifth International "Call of Al-Aqsa"…

HOWZAHIraq's Hashd al-Sha'abi at Forefront of Fight Against Global Arrogance, Says Iranian Seminary Official

A senior official from Iran's Islamic seminaries has hailed Iraq's Hashd al-Sha'abi as a vanguard force in the battle against global arrogance, declaring that the future unquestionably belongs…

HOWZAHIranian Seminary Delegation Meets with Tribal Leaders in Diwaniyah, Iraq

A delegation representing Ayatollah Arafi, head of Iran’s Islamic seminaries, has met with tribal leaders and elders in Iraq’s Diwaniyah province. The meeting was part of the delegation’s field…

SCHOLARS"Seminary Chief to Missionaries: Turn Arbaeen Into a Global Cry for Revenge of the Martyred Imam"

The Director of Iran's Islamic Seminaries, elaborating on the civilizational lessons of Arbaeen, tasked seminary students and missionaries with explaining the philosophy of martyrdom and the…

WorldAyatollah Arafi: Najaf Funeral of Imam Khamenei Foiled Enemy Plots, Cemented Muslim Unity

In a ceremony held at the Imam Ali (PBUH) Holy Shrine, the Head of Iran's Islamic Seminaries lauded the remarkable efforts of the shrine's administration in organizing the historic funeral procession…

WorldSeminaries Chief Visits Grand Ayatollah Fayyadh's Residence, Recounts Legacy of Iraq's Revered Jurist

The head of Iran's Islamic seminaries has visited the residence of the late Grand Ayatollah Ishaq Fayyadh, one of Iraq's most senior sources of emulation, to pay his respects to the lofty station…

SCHOLARSSenior Iranian Cleric Praises Arbaeen Pilgrimage, Honors Iraqi Hospitality and Resistance Legacy

In a powerful show of unity and faith, senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, the director of Iran’s Islamic seminaries, has joined the massive Arbaeen march toward the holy city of Karbala,…

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…