About the Author

Āyatullāh Ḥājj Shaykh ‘Abdullah Jawādī Āmulī, born in 1933 in the historical city of Āmul, Iran, hails from a lineage deeply rooted in scholarly and religious tradition. His father, Mīrzā Abū al-Ḥasan Jawādī, was a revered scholar and clergyman in Āmul, continuing the legacy of their forefathers.

Following his primary education, which concluded in 1946, Jawādī Āmulī was drawn towards the rich and complex world of Islamic sciences and theology. This quest for knowledge led him to the Ḥawza of Āmul, where under the guidance of esteemed scholars such as Āyatullāh Farsīw, Āyatullāh Gharawī, and Shaykh ‘Azīzullāh Ṭabarsī, he immersed himself in the study of literature and seminal Islamic texts including Sharḥ-i Lum'ah and Sharāyi'. His education in Āmul was further enriched by the teachings of Aqā Ḍiā' Āmulī, Shaykh Aḥmad I'timādī, and his own father, among others.

In 1950, Jawādī Āmulī's academic journey took him to Tehran, where he enrolled in the Marwi School. Here, under the tutelage of Āyatullāh Ḥājj Shaykh Muḥammad Taqī Āmulī, he delved into advanced studies in jurisprudence and principles of Islamic law, studying texts such as Rasā'il and Makāsib. His education was complemented by lectures from Āyatullāh Sha'rānī on hay'at, the ṭabī'iyyāt of Ishārāt, and various parts of Asfār.

In 1955, at the behest of Āyatullāh Muḥammad Taqī Āmulī, Jawādī Āmulī relocated to Qum to further his Ḥawza studies. In Qum, he benefited from the wisdom of grand Āyatullāh Burūjirdī, Āyatullāh Muḥaqiq-dāmād, and Āyatullāh Mīrzā Hāshim Āmuli. Notably, his encounter with ‘Allāmah Ṭabāṭabā'ī marked a significant chapter in his life, under whose guidance he explored various Islamic disciplines until the end of ‘Allāmah's life.

With an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Jawādī Āmulī continued to contribute to the Islamic scholarly tradition through teaching and writing after completing his studies. He has taught extensively across the spectrum of Islamic sciences, from jurisprudence and Qur'anic exegesis to philosophy and mysticism. His literary contributions are vast, with over one hundred volumes authored on a wide range of subjects, from the exegesis of the Qur'an to Islamic philosophy and mysticism. His works, like the sixty-two volume "Tasnīm" on Qur'anic exegesis, are celebrated for their depth and insight.

Today, Āyatullāh Jawādī Āmulī continues his noble tradition of teaching in the Ḥawza of Qum, imparting knowledge on the tafsīr of the Qur'ān, advanced jurisprudence, and Islamic philosophy, among others. His life and work are a testament to a lifelong commitment to Islamic scholarship, embodying the rich heritage of Islamic thought and the continuous pursuit of knowledge.