Seghatoleslam

Seghatoleslam, also spelled Seqat-ol-eslam, or Thiqat ul-Islam, is an

In Shia Islam, Seghatoleslam was historically viewed as a precursor to the higher title of Ayatollah,^[1] as achieving Ayatollah status required additional years of study and research beyond the Seghatoleslam degree.^[9]

Although the majority of Iran's population is Shia Muslim, the use of the title

In the past, Seghatoleslam referred to scholars at level 1 and 2.^[18] Presently, the primary objective of the level 1 and 2 courses is to teach Arabic literature, including grammar, semantics, eloquence. Students are also familiarised with basic subjects such as Logic and Jurisprudence, usually from the books like Jame-ol Moghaddamat,^[19] al-Mughni, and Suyuti.^[3]

The duration of the taught course typically spans three years for the Arabic literature course, along with an addition three years for the Logic and Jurisprudence courses.^[4]

In earlier times, Seghatoleslam was a title bestowed upon distinguished scholars, such as Sheikh

Hujjatoleslam refers to students at level 3. During this stage, books like Mo'alem al-Usul^[20] or Usul al-Istinbat,^[21] Al-Mujaz,^[22] Usul al-Fiqh Muzafar,^[23] Rasa'il,^[24] and Kafiya tol-Usul^[25] are usually taught. Additionally, Jurisprudence books such as Sharh Lom-e^[26] and Makaseb are included in the curriculum.^[3]

The duration of the taught course typically spans four years.^[4]

Upon entering the next stage (advanced level 4) and reaching the

The taught course at this stage typically lasts a minimum of four years.[4]

In the past, the title Hujjatoleslam Wal-Muslemin was used for Maraji, such as the Risalah of the late Ayatollah Hossein Borujerdi was published under the title Hujjatoleslam Wal-Muslemin Hossein Borujerdi, or, for example, Muhammad al-Ghazali, had this title in the past.^[30] However, today these titles hold a different meaning.

Ayatollah refers to an individual who has successfully completed the kharej course (advanced courses of the seminary) and reached the level of Ijtihad. Ijtihad implies the ability to independently derive rulings using legal and principled evidence and foundations.^[3]

There are two types of

Individuals with the Seghatoleslam family name may be residing in Shiraz, Tabriz, or other parts of Iran / Persia, considering it is a distinct family name in the region. Notable family members in Iran include:

1. Mirza Ali Aqa Seghatoleslam Tabrizi^[35] (January 19, 1861 – December 31, 1911) was an Iranian nationalist who lived in Tabriz City, Iran, during the Persian Constitutional Revolution and was a reformist Shia cleric.
2. Seyed Zeinolabedin Seghatoleslam
   seminaries while he was in charge of managing the seminaries.^[39]
3. Mohammad Ali Seghatoleslam Isfahani^[40] (1854 – 1900) was an Iranian Shia clergyman who lived in Isfahan, Iran. He was one of the great scholars and jurists of his era in Isfahan City (Isfahan province) and had complete knowledge and expertise in all branches of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh).^[41]
4. Seyed Abdullah Seghatoleslam^[42] (July 3, 1868 – July 8, 1962) was an Iranian Twelver Shia clergyman who lived in Isfahan City, Iran, and Najaf, Iraq. He was engaged in teaching and authoring books in Najaf City and left valuable works in Islamic sciences.^[43]

See also

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• Ulama
• Akhund
• Hawza
• Marja'
• Ijtihad
• Ayatollah

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