Reflective Musings

Wahid Behbahani (d. 1791) is most likely the most significant scholar that the lay-Shia have never heard of. While scholars like Tusi, Hilli and Majlisi are undoubtedly house hold figures, with many hearing about their feats and accomplishments, outside of select seminary circles very few would have heard of Wahid Behbahani. This couldn’t be more ironic, given it was Behbahani who saw off the Akhbari movement and ushered in an entire new era of Shi’i thought. In order to understand…

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The first few months spent in the seminary can often be the most boring, as most of your time will be spent picking up the language which will become your main medium for studies. In my case, when I went to Qom, prior to engaging in any actual Islamic studies I had to spend a good part of half a year attending Persian classes. What I would try do to keep myself motivated is after the classes would finish (and…

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Welcome to Reflective Musings. A digital space where I will be sharing a combination of translations, writings, and of course, musings.