Obituary of Ayatollah Seyyed Mousa Shobeiri Zanjani: A Legacy of Religious Scholarship

Just now September 22, 2026 1 min read 📰 IRNA English

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Ayatollah Seyyed Mousa Shobeiri Zanjani, a significant Shia religious leader and scholar from the Qom seminary, passed away on September 21, 2026, after a lifetime of teaching. His contributions to religious scholarship have made him a respected figure in Iranian society. His death marks the end of an era for followers of Shia Islam in Iran.

Ayatollah Seyyed Mousa Shobeiri Zanjani, a prominent Shia religious Marja’ and scholar of the Qom seminary, was born in Qom on March 1, 1928. He died in the city on September 21, 2026, after decades of teaching and scholarly activity.