Abbas Qomi
Iranian Islamic scholar and historian (1877–1941)
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Abbas Qomi (Persian: عباس قمی) also known as Mohaddith Qomi (Persian: محدث قمی) was a Shia scholar, historian, and hadith narrator.[1][2][3] He wrote books, including Mafatih al-Janan.[4][5]
TitleGrand Ayatollah
OthernamesAbbas Qomi, or Muhaddith Qomi
Abbas Qomi | |
|---|---|
عباس قمی | |
Sheikh Abbas Qomi | |
| Title | Grand Ayatollah |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 1877 |
| Died | 1941 (aged 63–64) |
| Other names | Abbas Qomi, or Muhaddith Qomi |
| Occupation | Islamic Scholar (Muhaddith) |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Shi'a |
| Jurisprudence | Ja'fari |
| Creed | Twelver |
| Muslim leader | |
| Based in | Qom, Najaf |
Period in office | 1877 - 1940 |
Biography
Teachers
Muhammad Kazim Khurasani, Sayyid Muhammad Kadhim Tabatabai, Sheikh Taqi Shirazi, and Mirza Husain Noori Tabarsi were his teachers at the Najaf seminary.[5]
Books
Qomi wrote 45 works, including:[3][5]
| Name | Subject |
|---|---|
| Muntahi al-Amal[8] | The book narrates the life of Muhammad and his descendants. |
| Manazil al-Akhirah[9] | Explanation of life after death |
| Nafasul Mahmum (Relating to the heart rending tragedy of Karbala)[10][11][12] | The book is about event of Karbala. This book is translated into English.[5] |
| Mafatih al-Janan (Keys to the Heavens)[8][3] | Collection of prayers and supplications narrated from the Ahl al-Bayt[13] |
Death
Qomi died on 21 January 1941 at the age of 63 years. He was buried in the Imam Ali Shrine, Najaf near his teacher, Mohadis Noori.[7][5]
