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Qur'anic Studies

As one of Al-Mahdi Institute’s six specialist research areas, Qur’anic Studies investigates the Qur’an’s ethical, legal, theological, philosophical, spiritual, and literary dimensions. The research explores the rich interpretive traditions of the Qur’anic text while engaging its meanings in both historical contexts and contemporary discourse. Drawing on a broad range of exegetical and hermeneutical approaches, this work bridges classical scholarship with critical and inclusive academic inquiry. Led by its Research Lead, the research area convenes a biannual international conference, hosts regular research seminars, supports collaborative translation projects, and offers visiting fellowships to foster global scholarly exchange and advance research within Qur’anic studies.

Professor Ali Fanaei​

Research Lead

Professor Ali Fanaei

Professor Ali Fanaei is a moral philosopher and a leading Iranian public intellectual. He studied at the Ḥawza ʿIlmiyya of Qom for seventeen years, including advanced studies under the guidance of senior scholars. He later completed an MA in Islamic Theology at the University of Qom, as well as an MPhil and PhD in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield. His doctoral work focused on moral epistemology and the problem of justification in moral inquiry. He is a Senior Lecturer at Al-Mahdi Institute and Professor of Philosophy at Mofid University in Qom, where he heads the Department of Philosophy.

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