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Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani

1928 – 2023

Iraqi grand ayatollah

Ulema ManuscriptologistLiterary scholar
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About Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani

Lived 1928 – 2023 (aged 94). Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani was an Iraqi ulema, manuscriptologist and literary scholar.

Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani (; 22 December 1928 – 17 September 2023) was an Iraqi grand ayatollah. He was born on 22 December 1928, and died on 17 September 2023, at the age of 94.

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Important facts

Born
22 December 1928, Najaf
Birth century
20th century
Died
17 September 2023, Najaf
Occupation
Ulema, manuscriptologist, literary scholar
Nationality
Iraq
Education
Najaf Seminary
Also known as
Muhammad Mahdi Al-Kharsan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani?

Iraqi grand ayatollah (1928–2023)

When was Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani born?

Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani was born on 22 December 1928 in Najaf.

When did Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani die?

Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani died on 17 September 2023 in Najaf.

What was Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani's occupation?

Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani was an ulema, manuscriptologist and literary scholar.

What nationality was Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani?

Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani was Iraqi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani

· Wikidata: Q12241035

· DBpedia: Muhammad Mahdi al-Khorasani

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