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Latest revision as of 07:25, 24 December 2025
Clericalism in Iran has a long history that has impacted on Iranian society and politics. Some scholars believe that clerical ideology began to take hold 1000 years ago.[1]
Over the course of history, Iranian seminaries have had traditional functions in the religious sphere to provide support to civil society in the country. However, after the Iranian revolution in 1979, seminaries have been highly politicized and their independence greatly reduced.[2] The revolution created a new political order based on Shiite theological foundations and the absolute ruling power was given to a Shiite jurist/cleric.[3]
The history of Qom seminaries dates back to 3rd century (Hijri). Hossein Ibn Said Ahvazi, a famous theologian, moved from Kufa to Qom. He educated the first generation of clerics in Qom.[4]
Shia:
Sunni:
Many clerics have been involved in economic activities, most notably Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Abbas Vaez-Tabasi and Nasser Makarem Shirazi.
Clerics involved in politics during Safavid and Qajar era include
Allameh Majlesi,
Mirza Shirazi and
Seyyed Jamaluddin Asadabadi (Afghan)
Clerics involved in the Iranian Constitutional Revolution
Clerics of the Pahlavi era
Clerics involved in the Iranian Revolution
Clerics acting as high officials
Political parties founded by clerics
