Seminary (28)

HOWZAHState and Seminary in Dialogue: Presidential Envoy Listens to Clerical Concerns

During a trip to Qom, the Iranian President's Chief of Staff met and talked with officials of seminary institutions, learning about their views, suggestions, and concerns.

HOWZAHFrom the Pulpit to the Frontline: Seminary Martyrs Redraw the Map of Sacrifice

Hojatoleslam Abbasali Inanloufar, head of the National Organization for the Mobilization of Seminary Professors, Students, and Clerics, has highlighted the decisive role of the clergy in recent…

HOWZAHIslamic Seminaries Tasked with Global Mission to Shatter Arrogance, Forge New Islamic Civilization

Coinciding with the anniversary of the strategic message issued by the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution regarding the "Pioneering and Preeminent Seminary," the first specialized conference…

SCHOLARSClerics 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.

HOWZAHDeputy for International Affairs of Islamic Seminaries outlines need to redefine mission of seminaries in new global order

Hujjat al-Islam Hosseini Kouhsari, pointing to the transformations brought about by the Ramadan War, has stated that the world has entered a fundamentally different phase following this event,…

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…

SCHOLARSOver 2,770 Seminary Researchers Pledge Allegiance to Leader of Islamic Revolution

More than 2,770 researchers from Iran's Islamic seminaries have issued a formal declaration of allegiance to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, vowing…

SCHOLARSIran's Seminary Scholars Pledge Allegiance to New Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

In a significant development following the passing of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, a "Seminary Scholars' Covenant" has been initiated by the Hawzah News Agency, formally declaring allegiance…

HOWZAHFirst International Congress on Jurisprudence of Management Receives 109 Papers from 15 Countries

The First International Congress on Jurisprudence of Management and Policy-Making, held within the framework of Qur’anic teachings, convened on Wednesday at the Mohammadieh Institute in the Iranian…

WorldAyatollah Modarresi: Seminary, a dynamic part of Islamic Ummah's entity

Ayatollah Mohammad-Taqi Modarresi, a prominent Iraqi scholar, has emphasized that Islamic seminaries constitute a dynamic component of the Islamic Ummah’s entity, drawing their identity and resilience…

HOWZAHIran’s Seminary Voices Firm Support for IRGC, Condemns EU’s “Politicized and Baseless” Move

Iran’s Management Center of Islamic Seminaries has strongly condemned the European Union’s designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, describing…

HOWZAHTurban-Donning Ceremony for Seminary Students to Be Held at Qom’s Grand Mosque

A traditional turban-donning ceremony for students of the Jahangir Khan Seminary will be held at Qom’s Grand Mosque, coinciding with celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Imam Sajjad,…

HOWZAHIranian Seminaries Vow to Block Enemy Infiltration

The Center for the Management of Iran’s Seminaries has issued a statement marking the 48th anniversary of the historic January uprising in the holy city of Qom, describing it as a decisive moment…

HOWZAHIran Football Federation Chief Meets Seminary Officials in Qom

The head of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has held talks with senior seminary officials in the holy city of Qom, focusing on expanding cultural and educational cooperation…

HOWZAHIranian Seminary Sports Body Condemns FIFA’s ‘Pride Match’ Labeling

The Seminary Sports Leadership Headquarters has strongly condemned FIFA’s decision to designate the upcoming match between the national teams of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Arab Republic…

WorldIslamabad Hosts International Seminar on New Interpretive Approaches to Al-Mizan

An international seminar titled “New Interpretive Approaches to Al-Mizan” has been held at Allama Iqbal Open University in Islamabad, bringing together leading scholars and researchers from Pakistan…

WorldNahj al-Balagha Seminar Brings Together Scholars in Karachi

A seminar titled “Nahj al-Balagha: A Treasure Trove of Knowledge and Literature” was held in Karachi, Pakistan, bringing together scholars, professors, and students to explore the intellectual…

Khorasan Seminary Director:

HOWZAHMirza Naeini — Pioneer of Resistance Jurisprudence and Modern Shiite Political Thought

The Director of the Khorasan Seminary, Hojatoleslam Ali Khayyat, has described Grand Ayatollah Mirza Naeini as one of the most prominent intellectual and political figures in the recent history…

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 Makarem Shirazi Urges Use of Artificial Intelligence in Seminary Education

Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi has called on Islamic seminaries to embrace modern technology, particularly artificial intelligence, to advance religious scholarship and propagation.

HOWZAHQom Seminary Ready to Support Seminaries Abroad: Official

Beirut– Hojatoleslam Seyyed Mofid Hosseini Kouhsari, Deputy of the International Council of Seminaries, said the Qom Seminary is prepared to provide support for seminaries outside Iran.

All StoriesPakistani Seminary Students Excel at National Religious Science Competition

Islamabad, Pakistan – The closing ceremony of the national religious seminary scientific competition, held under the supervision of Al-Mustafa International University, concluded successfully…

All StoriesBaltistan Seminar Highlights Pivotal Role of Quranic Teachers in Society

Skardu– A scientific seminar titled “The Role of Quranic Teachers in the Formation of a Quranic Society” was held in Baltistan with the support of the Baltistan Clergy Society and Seminary of…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Makarem Shirazi: Seminary Reform Must Honor Tradition While Embracing Change

In a meeting with members of the Supreme Council of Seminaries, Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi emphasized the importance of preserving the authentic traditions of Islamic seminaries while…

All StoriesPakistani Seminaries Declare Solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran

Lahore, Pakistan – In a powerful expression of regional unity and Islamic solidarity, Hojjat-ul-Islam Syed Jawad Naqvi, Director of Jamiat Al-Urwa Al-Wuthqa in Lahore, Pakistan, conveyed heartfelt…

All StoriesIran’s Foreign Ministry Taps Seminary Expertise to Tackle Global Crises, Foster Islamic Unity

Qom- The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has emphasized the critical role of seminaries in shaping international discourse and strengthening Islamic unity, underlining the…

HOWZAHIran’s Seminary Institutions Congratulate Nation on “Victory Over Zionist Regime,” Praise Supreme Leader’s Role in Islamic Resistance

Qom— In the wake of a strategic and symbolic triumph over the Zionist regime, three of Iran’s leading religious institutions—the Qom Seminary Scholars’ Community, the Supreme Council of Iranian…