Ayatollah al-Uzma Bahjat

Ayatollah Bahjat’s vision of the role of the scholar (‘alim) is particularly noteworthy. He articulated that scholars bear the weighty responsibility of disseminating not merely knowledge, but wisdom. The obligation extends beyond the walls of the madrasahs (theological schools) into the broader society, where scholars must act as beacons of ethical guidance and moral rectitude.

He posited that scholars are entrusted with a divine mandate to promote justice and to speak out against tyranny, a principle evident in his own life as he navigated the complexities of Iranian socio-political landscapes. His lessons resonate with the idea that true scholarship entwines knowledge with action, advocating for an engaged and responsible scholarship that serves humanity.

7. Legacy and Impact