Clericalism in Iran

Principlist groups Monarchist groups Monarchists Defunct Islamic Clericalism in Iran has a long history and had a remarkable impact on Iranian society, politics as well as on Islamic theology.

However, after the Iranian revolution in 1979, seminaries have been highly politicized and their independence greatly reduced.

[3] The history of Qom seminaries dates back to 3rd century (Hijri).

Hossein Ibn Said Ahvazi, a famous theologian, moved from Kufa to Qom.

[4] Many clerics have been involved in high-profile economic activities, most notably Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, Abbas Vaez-Tabasi and Nasser Makarem Shirazi.