Hossein Borujerdi

Iranian Grand Ayatollah (1875-1961)
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Hossein Borujerdi

Summary

Hossein Borujerdi is a human[1]. Born in Borujerd[2], he… he was born on March 23, 1875[3]. He died in Qom[4]. He died on March 30, 1961[5]. He worked as an ulema[6] and Islamic jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Borujerd[2], Hossein Borujerdi…
  • Hossein Borujerdi passed away in Qom[4].
  • Hossein Borujerdi was born on March 23, 1875[3].
  • Hossein Borujerdi died on March 30, 1961[5].
  • Hossein Borujerdi is buried at Azam Mosque of Qom[9].
  • Hossein Borujerdi held citizenship in Qajar Iran[10].
  • Hossein Borujerdi held citizenship in Pahlavi Iran[11].
  • Luri was Hossein Borujerdi's native language[12].
  • Hossein Borujerdi's professions included ulema[6].
  • Hossein Borujerdi's professions included Islamic jurist[7].
  • Hossein Borujerdi held the position of grand ayatollah[13].
  • Hossein Borujerdi's education included a stint at Qom Hawza[14].
  • A notable student of Hossein Borujerdi was Ruhollah Khomeini[15].
  • A notable student of Hossein Borujerdi was Ali Khamenei[16].
  • A notable student of Hossein Borujerdi was Ali Sistani[17].
  • A notable student of Hossein Borujerdi was Jawad Tabrizi[18].
  • A notable student of Hossein Borujerdi was Mohammad Kazem Shariatmadari[19].
  • A notable student of Hossein Borujerdi was Muhammad Taha al-Huwayzi[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Hossein Borujerdi is Q16120800[21].
  • Hossein Borujerdi's religion is recorded as Shia Islam[22].
  • Hossein Borujerdi is recorded as male[23].
  • Hossein Borujerdi's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hossein Borujerdi's Commons category is recorded as Husain Borujerdi[25].
  • Hossein Borujerdi's honorific prefix is recorded as Sayyid[26].
  • Hossein Borujerdi's given name is recorded as Muhammad[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Borujerd[2], Hossein Borujerdi… he was born on March 23, 1875[3]. Luri was his native language[12].

Education

Hossein Borujerdi's education included a stint at Qom Hawza[14]. Studied under Mohammed Kazem Yazdi[28], a politician[29], 1831–1919[30], of Iran[31]; Muhammad Kazim Khurasani[32], an ulema[33], 1839–1911[34], of Qajar Iran[35]; and Fethullah Qa'ravi Isfahani[36], an ulema[37], 1850–1920[38], of Iran[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ulema[6] and Islamic jurist[7]. Hossein Borujerdi held the position of grand ayatollah[13]. Notable students include Ruhollah Khomeini[15], a politician[40], 1902–1989[41], of Iran[42], awarded the Time Person of the Year[43]; Ali Khamenei[16], an Islamic jurist[44], 1939–2026[45], of Pahlavi Iran[46]; Ali Sistani[17], a marji'[47], b. 1930[48], of Iran[49], specialised in Usuli[50]; Jawad Tabrizi[18], an akhoond[51], 1926–2006[52], of Iran[53]; Mohammad Kazem Shariatmadari[19], an Islamic jurist[54], 1906–1986[55], of Qajar Iran[56]; and Muhammad Taha al-Huwayzi[20], an Islamic jurist[57], 1899–1968[58], of Qajar Iran[59].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hossein Borujerdi is Q16120800[21].

Personal Life

Hossein Borujerdi's religion is recorded as Shia Islam[22].

Death and Burial

Hossein Borujerdi died on March 30, 1961[5]. He passed away in Qom[4]. He is buried at Azam Mosque of Qom[9].

Why It Matters

Hossein Borujerdi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (182 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

He has been cited as an influence by Naser Makarem Shirazi[62], a marji'[63], b. 1927[64], of Iran[65], specialised in Islam[66].

His notable doctoral advisees include Morteza Motahhari[67].

FAQs

Where was Hossein Borujerdi born?

Hossein Borujerdi was born in Borujerd[2].

Where did Hossein Borujerdi die?

Hossein Borujerdi passed away in Qom[4].

What did Hossein Borujerdi do for work?

Hossein Borujerdi worked as ulema[6] and Islamic jurist[7].

Where did Hossein Borujerdi go to school?

Hossein Borujerdi was educated at Qom Hawza[14].

Who did Hossein Borujerdi influence?

Hossein Borujerdi has been cited as an influence by Naser Makarem Shirazi[62].

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  1. 8d ago · Alsadah · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation ulema, Islamic jurist
    Student of Mohammed Kazem Yazdi, Muhammad Kazim Khurasani, Fethullah Qa'ravi Isfahani
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  2. 8d ago · Alsadah · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation ulema, Islamic jurist
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  3. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Qom
    Notable work
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed Luri, Arabic, Persian
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