Muhammad-Mahdi al-Modarresi (Arabic: محمد مهدي المدرسي; 1977 – present) is an IraqiTwelverShia scholar of Islam born in Kuwait. He comes from a distinguished family of scholars which includes supreme religious jurists, such as Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammed-Taqi al-Modarresi, one of Iraq's leading faith leaders of its majority Shia population. He has led prayers at the United States House of Representatives, and delivers lectures around the world. al-Modarresi is an expert in interfaith relations, he leads Interpath, a unique outreach program designed to strengthen ties between Muslims and other major faith traditions.[1][2]
al-Modarresi was born in Kuwait in 1977. From his father's side, he is the son of Hadi al-Modarresi, and great-grandson of Mirza Mahdi al-Shirazi.[3] From his mother's side he is the grandson of Hashim al-Qazwini, and the great-grandson of Muhammad-Sadiq al-Qazwini. He claims descent from the Prophet Muhammad, through Ali Ibn al-Husayn from his father's side, and Musa al-Kadhim, from his mother's side.
Under his father's supervision, al-Modarresi followed a solid traditional curriculum in the hawza, studying classical works on various disciplines of Islamic jurisprudence as well as the ancillary faculties commonly taught at religious learning institutions. A graduate of the acclaimed al-Qaim Theological Research Institute at the Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque in Damascus, al-Modarresi reached the level of Sotouh al Ulya (Upper Foundations). His classical curriculum embodied a methodology which crystallizes the middle way of Islam; respect for the differences between jurists, and a spiritual education drawn from the Qur'an and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad and his Household; the Ahlulbayt.[4]
He also undertook his early academic education in the United States, finally studying sociology, politics, and philosophy at tertiary level in Australia.[5]
Activism
al-Modarresi has criticised the atrocities committed by the Bahraini government against its people (namely the Shia), especially after the uprising of 2011.[6] He believed that the country's mass uprising, was the result of many decades of abuse. al-Modarresi was also agitated by the West's silence to the situation in Bahrain, and writes in one his articles:[7]
"Whether western leaders decide to cut their losses or keep the Bahraini government on life support for the time being, by far the worst thing they can do is bury their heads in the sand and assume everything is going to be all right... Imagine the consequences if the western powers had sided with the Hosni Mubarak regime or that of Colonel Gaddafi until the very end... Had it not been for Saudi military support and the West's political backing, the truth is that this unelected Al Khalifa regime would have collapsed long ago"
al-Modarresi has also criticised Saudi Arabia and Al Saud for its human right's violations, and even so as to compare the regime to ISIS, claiming the only real difference between ISIS and the Saudi regime is that the latter has 'made it', having secured a seat at the UN and employ an army of flamboyant diplomats and lobbyists roaming the corridors of Westminster Palace and Capitol Hill.[8]
Works
Al-Modarresi published his first Arabic title in 1992, titled, "About the Signs of God and His Greatness". He later authored two more books in Arabic that were published in Beirut. His last Arabic book was an in-depth analytical study of the prophetic narration known as Hadith al-Thaqalayn, which looks into the practical implications of this controversial narration and provides a thorough insight of the Shia-Sunni deliberations on this text.[9]
In the second decade of 2000, al-Modarresi shifted his attention to writing in English, and has authored or edited several books, including:
Modarresi, Sayed Mahdi (14 September 2015). Our Beliefs: The Fundamental Tenets of Islam. ISBN978-0994240934.
The Lost Testament: What Christians Don't Know About Jesus. ASIN B01K170MDQ.
He has also written a collection of essays regarding the contemporary challenges facing Muslim youth, with emphasis on problems which are more relevant in Western nations where they are a growing minority. Such 'taboo' subjects, such as pornography, alcohol, sex, drugs, and religious extremism are discussed.[10]
He is also the founder of the Ahlulbayt TV a nonprofit, exclusively English-language ShiaIslamictelevision channel, the first of its kind which was launched in 2009 with headquarters in London.
Lectures
al-Modarressi delivers lectures worldwide on traditional as well as contemporary Islamic issues and has lectured in countless mosques, churches, universities, and seminaries across the globe. He has been interviewed by numerous news platforms and has appeared on TV and radio programs such as the BBC. An ardent advocate of interfaith dialogue,[11] al-Modarresi engages in such events on a regular basis and has consistently spoken out against acts of terror.[12] He has also been adamant on directing the world's attention to the Arbaeen pilgrimage, calling the whole world to try and understand Hussein, his message, and his sacrifice, for this would allow them to begin to understand the ancient roots of ISIS and its credo of death and destruction.[13][14][15]
External links
al-Modarresi's Official Website
Twitter page (In English)
Twitter page (In Arabic)
References
^"Sayed M. Modarresi". Huffington Post. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
^A United Faith Against Slavery(PDF). Vatican CIty: The Minderoo Foundation. 2014. p. 8.
^"al-Sirah al-Thatiya" [Biography]. Office of Sayed Hadi Al-Modarresi (in Arabic). Retrieved 19 March 2020.
^"Sayed Mahdi Modarresi". Nudba.com. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
^"Sub-site: Sayyid Mahdi al-Husayni al-Modarresi: Brief Biography". Office of Sayed Hadi Al-Modarresi. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
^"Isn't it time we backed Bahrain's revolution?". NewStatesmen. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
^"A Regime Known for It's [sic] Recklessness Just Made a Very Reckless Move". Huffington Post. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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^. 9 November 2013. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
^BBC's Reporting Religion Interviews - Sayed Mehdi al-Modarressi
^"World's Biggest Pilgrimage Now Underway, And Why You've Never Heard of it!". Huffington Post. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
^Sznajder, Michał Jacenty (18 May 2017). Metropolitan Commuter Belt Tourism. Taylor & Francis. p. 217. ISBN978-1-317-06067-3.
^"Husayn Means Beauty: The Attraction of the Seventh Century Martyr (1 of 2) (ENCORE) - Progressive Spirit". Spotify. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
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Muhammad Mahdi al Modarresi Arabic محمد مهدي المدرسي 1977 present is an Iraqi Twelver Shia scholar of Islam born in Kuwait He comes from a distinguished family of scholars which includes supreme religious jurists such as Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammed Taqi al Modarresi one of Iraq s leading faith leaders of its majority Shia population He has led prayers at the United States House of Representatives and delivers lectures around the world al Modarresi is an expert in interfaith relations he leads Interpath a unique outreach program designed to strengthen ties between Muslims and other major faith traditions 1 2 Muhammad Mahdi Al Modarresiمحمد المهدي الحسيني المدرسيPersonalBorn1977KuwaitReligionShiaNationalityKuwaitiParentHadi al Modarresi father JurisprudenceTwelver ShiaRelativesMohammad Taqi al Modarresi uncle Ali Akbar al Modarresi uncle Murtadha al Qazwini great uncle Senior postingWebsiteOfficial website Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Activism 3 Works 4 Lectures 5 External links 6 ReferencesEarly life and education Edital Modarresi was born in Kuwait in 1977 From his father s side he is the son of Hadi al Modarresi and great grandson of Mirza Mahdi al Shirazi 3 From his mother s side he is the grandson of Hashim al Qazwini and the great grandson of Muhammad Sadiq al Qazwini He claims descent from the Prophet Muhammad through Ali Ibn al Husayn from his father s side and Musa al Kadhim from his mother s side Under his father s supervision al Modarresi followed a solid traditional curriculum in the hawza studying classical works on various disciplines of Islamic jurisprudence as well as the ancillary faculties commonly taught at religious learning institutions A graduate of the acclaimed al Qaim Theological Research Institute at the Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque in Damascus al Modarresi reached the level of Sotouh al Ulya Upper Foundations His classical curriculum embodied a methodology which crystallizes the middle way of Islam respect for the differences between jurists and a spiritual education drawn from the Qur an and the traditions of Prophet Muhammad and his Household the Ahlulbayt 4 He also undertook his early academic education in the United States finally studying sociology politics and philosophy at tertiary level in Australia 5 Activism Edital Modarresi has criticised the atrocities committed by the Bahraini government against its people namely the Shia especially after the uprising of 2011 6 He believed that the country s mass uprising was the result of many decades of abuse al Modarresi was also agitated by the West s silence to the situation in Bahrain and writes in one his articles 7 Whether western leaders decide to cut their losses or keep the Bahraini government on life support for the time being by far the worst thing they can do is bury their heads in the sand and assume everything is going to be all right Imagine the consequences if the western powers had sided with the Hosni Mubarak regime or that of Colonel Gaddafi until the very end Had it not been for Saudi military support and the West s political backing the truth is that this unelected Al Khalifa regime would have collapsed long ago al Modarresi has also criticised Saudi Arabia and Al Saud for its human right s violations and even so as to compare the regime to ISIS claiming the only real difference between ISIS and the Saudi regime is that the latter has made it having secured a seat at the UN and employ an army of flamboyant diplomats and lobbyists roaming the corridors of Westminster Palace and Capitol Hill 8 Works EditAl Modarresi published his first Arabic title in 1992 titled About the Signs of God and His Greatness He later authored two more books in Arabic that were published in Beirut His last Arabic book was an in depth analytical study of the prophetic narration known as Hadith al Thaqalayn which looks into the practical implications of this controversial narration and provides a thorough insight of the Shia Sunni deliberations on this text 9 In the second decade of 2000 al Modarresi shifted his attention to writing in English and has authored or edited several books including Hajj Rules and Rituals ISBN 978 1515186021 Modarresi Sayed Mahdi 14 September 2015 Our Beliefs The Fundamental Tenets of Islam ISBN 978 0994240934 The Lost Testament What Christians Don t Know About Jesus ASIN B01K170MDQ He has also written a collection of essays regarding the contemporary challenges facing Muslim youth with emphasis on problems which are more relevant in Western nations where they are a growing minority Such taboo subjects such as pornography alcohol sex drugs and religious extremism are discussed 10 He is also the founder of the Ahlulbayt TV a nonprofit exclusively English language Shia Islamic television channel the first of its kind which was launched in 2009 with headquarters in London Lectures Edital Modarressi delivers lectures worldwide on traditional as well as contemporary Islamic issues and has lectured in countless mosques churches universities and seminaries across the globe He has been interviewed by numerous news platforms and has appeared on TV and radio programs such as the BBC An ardent advocate of interfaith dialogue 11 al Modarresi engages in such events on a regular basis and has consistently spoken out against acts of terror 12 He has also been adamant on directing the world s attention to the Arbaeen pilgrimage calling the whole world to try and understand Hussein his message and his sacrifice for this would allow them to begin to understand the ancient roots of ISIS and its credo of death and destruction 13 14 15 External links Edital Modarresi s Official Website Twitter page In English Twitter page In Arabic References Edit Sayed M Modarresi Huffington Post Retrieved 19 March 2020 A United Faith Against Slavery PDF Vatican CIty The Minderoo Foundation 2014 p 8 al Sirah al Thatiya Biography Office of Sayed Hadi Al Modarresi in Arabic Retrieved 19 March 2020 Sayed Mahdi Modarresi Nudba com Retrieved 19 March 2020 Sub site Sayyid Mahdi al Husayni al Modarresi Brief Biography Office of Sayed Hadi Al Modarresi Retrieved 19 March 2020 Sotloff Steven Bahrain s Shia crackdown Foreign Policy Retrieved 19 March 2020 Isn t it time we backed Bahrain s revolution NewStatesmen Retrieved 19 March 2020 A Regime Known for It s sic Recklessness Just Made a Very Reckless Move Huffington Post Retrieved 19 March 2020 Authors Enlight Magazine 9 November 2013 Archived from the original on 9 November 2013 Retrieved 19 March 2020 Raising a Family in the West Enlight Magazine 9 November 2013 Archived from the original on 9 November 2013 Retrieved 19 March 2020 Interfaith Dialogue at St Andrew s Enlight Magazine 9 November 2013 Archived from the original on 9 November 2013 Retrieved 19 March 2020 BBC s Reporting Religion Interviews Sayed Mehdi al Modarressi World s Biggest Pilgrimage Now Underway And Why You ve Never Heard of it Huffington Post Retrieved 19 March 2020 Sznajder Michal Jacenty 18 May 2017 Metropolitan Commuter Belt Tourism Taylor amp Francis p 217 ISBN 978 1 317 06067 3 Husayn Means Beauty The Attraction of the Seventh Century Martyr 1 of 2 ENCORE Progressive Spirit Spotify Retrieved 19 March 2020 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mahdi al Modarresi amp oldid 1169526332, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
