Ja'far Sobhani

Grand Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani (; born 9 April 1929) is an Iranian Twelver Shia marja, influential theologian and writer. Sobhani was a former member of the Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom and founder of Imam Sadiq Institute in Qom.

Activities Qom Islamic Seminary's lecturer and scholar in Fiqh, Principles of Fiqh, history, rijal and theological studies

In 2026, following the February 28 attacks on Iran, Sobhani offered condolences for the killing of Ali Khamenei and other Iranian civilians, including women and children. He described Khamenei and the other victims as “wronged” and asked God not to let their blood go unanswered and to take revenge on their “wicked” and “vile” enemies.

Books He has several Arabic and Persian books that are categorized in seven fields as Fiqh, Principles of Islamic jurisprudence, Tafsir, Ilm al-Kalam, Philosophy, History of Islam, and Biographical evaluation. In 2001, Doctrines of Shi'i Islam: A Compendium of Imami Beliefs and Practices book was translated into English and published by I. B. Tauris. Some of his books include: Muniat al-Talbin fi Tafsir al-Quran al-Mubin - in Arabic in (21 vol.)). [Consecutive Exegesis] Tafsir tartibi (Consecutive Exegesis) - in Persian Interpretation of Surah Ar-Ra'd Interpretation of Surah Al-Furqan Interpretation of Surah At-Tawba Interpretation of Surah Al-Munafiqun Interpretation of Surah Al-Hadid Interpretation of Surah Al-Hujurat 4Ilm al-Kalam Understanding the attributes of God Introduction to principles of Islam Resort Wahhabism 5Philosophy Knowledge in Islamic philosophy An analysis of Marx's philosophy 6History of Islam History of Islam Biography of Imams in simple language Biography of Shia leaders 10Others Password win famous men Questions and responses