Mohammad-Ali Taskhiri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mohammad-Ali Taskhiri
Member of the Assembly of Experts
In office 24 May 2016 – 18 August 2020
Constituency	Tehran Province
Majority	1,442,224
In office 23 February 1999 – 19 February 2007
Constituency	Gilan Province
Personal details
Born	Mohammad-Ali Taskhiri (1944-10-19)19 October 1944 Najaf, Iraq
Died	18 August 2020(2020-08-18) (aged 75) Tehran, Iran
Nationality	Iranian
Occupation	Cleric Politician Diplomat

Mohammad-Ali Taskhiri (born 19 October 1944 – died 18 August 2020) was an important Iranian cleric (a religious leader) and diplomat (someone who represents their country). He worked to build bridges between different Islamic groups and promote understanding.

During the 1980s, Taskhiri represented Iran at the Organisation of the Islamic Conference. He helped share Iran's views during the Iran–Iraq War.

After the invasion of Iraq in 2003, his role became even more important. Taskhiri was born in Iraq. This helped him connect with Shia groups in Iraq. He was one of 38 Muslim scholars who signed a letter to Pope Benedict XVI. This letter was a response to comments made by the Pope in 2006. He also signed the Amman Message. This message helped define what it means to be a Muslim.

For many years, Ayatollah Taskhiri was the Secretary General of the World Assembly for the Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought. He used his knowledge and his ability to speak Arabic and English to help unite the Islamic world.

Early Life and Education

Mohammad-Ali Taskhiri was born in 1944 in Najaf, Iraq. His father was from Tonekabon, a city in Iran. He went to school in Najaf for his primary and secondary education.

He also studied advanced religious courses with famous teachers. He learned about Islamic law and principles. He also studied Arabic literature at the Faculty of Jurisprudence in Najaf.

While studying, Ayatollah Taskhiri also taught others. He loved Arabic poetry and wrote poems and speeches. He was involved in political efforts against the government in Iraq. He was even put in prison for this.

In 1971, he moved to Qom, Iran, to continue his religious studies. He studied with other great professors for about 10 years. During this time, he also taught religious subjects and Arabic literature.

After the Islamic Revolution in Iran, he focused on cultural and religious activities. He worked to spread Islamic ideas both in Iran and other countries.

Working for Unity and Understanding

Ayatollah Taskhiri held many important positions. He worked to bring different Islamic groups closer together. He also advised leaders on cultural matters in the Islamic world.

Here are some of the roles he held:

• Member of the Assembly of Leadership Experts for Gilan Province.
• Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader on Islamic world cultural affairs.
• Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization from 1994 to 2000.
• Secretary General of the World Assembly for the Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought. This group works to unite different Islamic ideas.
• Member of the Jeddah Islamic Jurisprudence Association. This group discusses Islamic law.
• Professor at Imam Sadegh University, teaching about modern Islamic law.
• Professor at Tarbiat Modarres University, teaching about Islamic economics.
• He oversaw several magazines published in Arabic.
• Member of the World Bank of Islamic Development's legal committee.
• Vice President of the International Union of Muslim Scholars.

His Writings

Ayatollah Taskhiri wrote many books and articles. His works often focused on Islamic unity, economics, and religious topics. Some of his writings include:

• Enlightening in the Course of the Islamic Unity
• Unity
• A Glance at the Life Activities of the Imams of the Ahlu-al-Bayte
• The System of Servitude in Islam
• Economics
• Islamic Government
• The Rules of the Principles of Jurisprudence according to the Ja'afari's School of Shi'is
• Rules of Jurisprudence
• The Islamic Penal System
• Hajj (Pilgrimage), the Aims and Functions
• The Spring and the Fish (A Story for Children)
• Muslims! March towards Unity
• Islamic Unity based on Scientific authority of Ahlal-Bayte
• Unity and proximity of Islamic religious

See also

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