“Train Preachers as You Developed Contemporary Fiqh”

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution emphasized the importance of contemporary fiqh and its continued development during a meeting with preachers and seminary (hawza) scholars from across the country on July 12, 2023.

In his remarks, he stated:

“By the grace of God, in Qom the respected officials have initiated a new fiqhi movement. They are researching contemporary fiqh, examining current issues from a fiqhi perspective. This is highly valuable and must certainly continue.”

Highlighting the broader implications of this scholarly effort, he added:

“In the same way, we must train preachers—preachers who can be truly effective, who can be present everywhere, and who, in terms of numbers, are sufficient to meet the need.”

The remarks underscore the strategic linkage between advancing contemporary fiqh (fiqh addressing present-day issues through ijtihadi scholarship) and cultivating capable religious communicators who can effectively convey its insights within society.