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Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani
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| Chairman of the Assembly of Experts | |
| In office 8 March 2011 – 21 October 2014 |
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| Supreme Leader | Ali Khamenei |
| Preceded by | Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani |
| Succeeded by | Mahmoud Shahroudi |
| Prime Minister of Iran Acting |
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| In office 2 September 1981 – 29 October 1981 |
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| President | Ali Khamenei |
| Preceded by | Mohammad-Javad Bahonar |
| Succeeded by | Mir-Hossein Mousavi |
| Minister of Interior | |
| In office 10 September 1980 – 3 September 1981 Acting: 27 February 1980 – 10 September 1980 |
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| President | Abolhassan Banisadr Mohammad-Ali Rajai |
| Prime Minister | Mohammad-Ali Rajai Mohammad-Javad Bahonar |
| Preceded by | Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Kamaleddin Nikravesh |
| Secretary of the Guardian Council Acting |
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| In office 22 July 1980 – 17 December 1980 |
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| Appointed by | Ruhollah Khomeini |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani |
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| Born | 6 August 1931 Kan District, Tehran, Imperial State of Persia |
| Died | 21 October 2014 (aged 83) Tehran, Iran |
| Resting place | Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Political party | Combatant Clergy Association |
| Spouse | Nesa Khaton Sorkhei (1960–2014, his death) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Ali Bagheri (nephew) Mohammad-Bagher Bagheri (older brother) |
| Alma mater | Qom Seminary |
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| Website | Official website: http://www.MahdaviKani.ir/ |
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| Allegiance | Iran |
| Years of service | 1979–1982 |
| Commands | Revolutionary Committees |
Ayatollah Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Kani (Persian: محمدرضا مهدوی کنی, born 6 August 1931 – died 21 October 2014) was an Iranian Shia religious leader and politician. An Ayatollah is a high-ranking religious authority in Shia Islam. He was a conservative figure in Iranian politics.
He served as the acting Prime Minister of Iran for a short time in 1981. Before that, he was the Minister of Interior. He also led the Combatant Clergy Association and was the Chairman of the Assembly of Experts. He founded and led Imam Sadiq University.
On 4 June 2014, Mahdavi Kani became very ill and went into a coma. He passed away on 21 October 2014.
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Early Life and Education
Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Kani was born on 6 August 1931. His birthplace was a village called Kan, close to Tehran, Iran. His father was also an Ayatollah and a teacher.
After finishing his basic schooling in Kan, he went to Borhan High School in Tehran. In 1947, he moved to Qom to study at a religious school. There, he learned from important teachers. These included Ruhollah Khomeini, who later became Iran's Supreme Leader.
In 1961, he returned to Tehran to teach religious subjects. During this time, many religious leaders protested against the ruler, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi. Mahdavi Kani joined these protests and worked with Ayatollah Khomeini. He was even put in prison by the Shah's government three times for his actions.
Political and Religious Career
After a major religious leader named Ayatollah Boroujerdi passed away, Mahdavi Kani continued his fight against the Pahlavi government. He had started this work when he was just 18 years old. He played a very active role in the Islamic Revolution movement led by Khomeini.
Before the Islamic Revolution, Khomeini chose him to be part of the Revolutionary Council. After the revolution, he took on many important roles in government and religion. He was a co-founder of the Combatant Clergy Association in 1977 and later became its leader. In 1979, he chose not to join the Islamic Republican Party. He believed that religious leaders should stay out of political parties.
He was put in charge of the Central Provisional Komiteh for the Islamic Revolution. This group helped to establish order and manage affairs after the revolution.
Key Government Roles
Mahdavi Kani served as the Minister of Interior. He took over this role from Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. He continued as Minister of Interior under Prime Minister Mohammad-Javad Bahonar.
On 2 September 1981, he became the interim Prime Minister of Iran. He held this position until 29 October 1981. He also led the provisional presidential council. This happened after the assassination of President Mohammad Ali Rajai and Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar.
In 1989, Ayatollah Khomeini appointed him to the Constitutional Amendment Council of Iran. This council worked to review and change the Constitution of Iran. In 2008, he was elected as a member of the Assembly of Experts from Tehran.
Imam Sadiq University
Mohammad Reza Mahdavi Kani was also the founder and first head of Imam Sadiq University. This university is located in Tehran and focuses on humanities studies.
Chairman of the Assembly of Experts
On 8 March 2011, he was chosen as the chairman of the Assembly of Experts. He took over from Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. In March 2013, he was re-elected to this important position for another two years.
Illness and Passing
On 4 June 2014, Mahdavi Kani suffered a stroke and was taken to the hospital. He fell into a coma and remained in that state for over five months. He passed away on 21 October 2014, at the age of 83.
He was survived by his three children, eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His funeral was held on 23 October, and he was buried at the Shah-Abdol-Azim shrine. The Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani, announced two days of national mourning to honor him.
Published Works
Mohammad-Reza Mahdavi Kani wrote several books. Some of his published works include:
- The Beginning Points in Practical Ethics
- The Book of Beest goftar (20 Discourses)
- Starting Points in Practical Logic
- The Basics and Principles of Islamic Economy in Holy Koran
- The Explanation of Iftitah Prayer
See also
- Interim government of Iran, 1981
- List of Ayatollahs
- List of members in the Fourth Term of the Council of Experts
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