Father’s Name: Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei (Supreme Leader)
Mother’s Name: Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh
Date of Birth: 1969 (Tehran, Iran)
Place Of Birth: Tehran, Iran
Date of Death: 11 March 2026 (Tehran)
Family Background:
He belongs to a respected scholarly and Sayyid (descendant of the Prophet) family. His lineage is believed to trace back to Imam Zayn al-Abidin (A.S), reflecting a deep-rooted religious and spiritual heritage.
2. Education & Scholarly Journey
Education
Early Education:
He received his basic education in regular schools in Tehran.
Religious Education (Hawza Studies):
He began his religious studies in Tehran and later moved to the holy city of Qom to pursue advanced Islamic education.
Teachers and Mentors:
He studied under some of the most prominent scholars of the modern era, including:
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Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei (his father)
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Grand Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi (R.A)
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Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi (R.A)
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Grand Ayatollah Safi Golpaygani (R.A)
Scholarly Status:
3. Military Service
Iran-Iraq War:
During his youth, he voluntarily participated in the Iran-Iraq War as a Basiji (volunteer force member). He took part in various operations with the “Habib ibn Mazahir” Brigade, demonstrating strong revolutionary commitment and courage.
4. Social and Public Role
Political Discretion:
He prefers to stay away from media attention and formal political positions. He does not hold any official government office.
Academic Focus:
Most of his time is dedicated to teaching and research at the Qom Seminary, where hundreds of students benefit from his lectures in Islamic jurisprudence and principles.
Support to the Supreme Leader:
He is considered a trusted companion of his father in academic and social matters. However, he prefers to work behind the scenes rather than in the public spotlight.
5. Personal Traits
Simplicity:
Like his father and grandfather, he is known for living a simple and modest life.
Piety:
Within scholarly circles, he is regarded as a pious and insightful religious scholar.
Family Life:
He is married to the daughter of Dr. Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, a former Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Family Life:
He is married to the daughter of Dr. Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, a former Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
