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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Eternal Manifestations Knowledge Story n. 1 Classes of philosophy were looked down upon when ‘Allāmah first came to Qum, and much effort was put into closing his philosophy classes. However his gracious and wise manner and his kindly interactions with Ayatullah Al-Uzma Burūjredī won over some of his critics and decreased the influence of others. ‘Allāmah did not confine himself to the study of general philosophy.

With the establishment of private sessions with prized students such as Shahīd Mutahharī, he began to study Western philosophies, in particular Dialectic Materialism. Together they [‘Allāmah and Shahīd Mutahharī] wrote one of the best books available in this field.

‘Allāmah’s invaluable role in making the world aware about Islam, the teachings of Shi’ism, Islamic Philosophy and Gnosticism ( ‘Irfān ), and in presenting in writing the original ethos of Shi’sim, was a great and invaluable service that could only have been accomplished by such a man.

An indication of his valuable services is that it would be hard to find a single scholar in all of Iran and in many parts of the world [today] who has not taken from the harvest of knowledge and character of ‘Allāmah, and who has not directly or indirectly benefited from him. Ayatullah Misbāh Yazdī Story n. 2 ‘Allāmah Tabātabā’ī is an exemplar of men of worth and greatness.

This man is so very remarkable and worthy that even after 100 years it will be necessary to sit and ponder and analyze his thoughts in order to fully understand his worth. This man is truly among the most valuable servants of Islam. He is genuinely an embodiment of God-consciousness ( taqwa ) and spirituality. He has traversed exceptionally high levels of self-purification and taqwa . For many long years I have benefited from the blessed presence of this great individual.

To honor the likes of this great man is to honor knowledge itself, and to honor society… He is known as a distinguished intellectual, not only in the Islamic world but in the non-Islamic world as well. Shahid Mutahharī Story n. 3 One of ‘Allāmah Tabātabā’ī’s students describes the way in which he met his teacher and began to study under him: It was the year 1364 S (1985). I had moved to Qum in order to pursue my studies.

I took up residence in Ayatullah Hujjat’s school (Hujjatiyya), and was busy with my studies and discussions.