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Also known as Ali Mazinani, Ali Shari'ati, Ali Chariati, Ali Shariati Mazinani

Iranian writer, scholar of Islam, and political activist(1933-1977)

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Ali Shariati was an Iranian intellectual who wrote and taught about Islam while also advocating for political change during the mid-20th century. He matters because his ideas influenced how many Muslims thought about their religion and society, blending scholarly analysis with calls for social reform before his death in 1977.

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Born
Ali Shariati Mazinani , ( 1933-11-23 ) 23 November 1933, Kahak , Sabzevar , Imperial State of Persia
Died
18 June 1977 (1977-06-18) (aged 43), Southampton , England
Resting place
Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque , Damascus , Syria
Education
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad , University of Paris ( Ph.D. )
Occupations
Sociologist, historian
Years active
1952–1975
Employer
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Organization
Hosseiniye Ershad
Political party
Freedom Movement of Iran
Spouse
Pouran Shariat Razavi

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Ali
Gender
male
Citizenship
Iran
Place of birth
Mazinan
Place of death
Southampton
Occupation
Islamicist
Languages spoken
English language
Religion
Islam
Doctoral advisor
Gilbert Lazard
Field of work
sociologist
Official website
shariati.com
Image
Dr Ali Shariati.jpg
Number of children
4
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Commons category
Ali Shariati
date of birth
1933-11-23
date of death
1977-06-18
cause of death
attempted murder
manner of death
homicide
place of burial
Sayyidah Zaynab Mosque
start of work period
1952-00-00
Commons Creator page
Ali Shariati
name in native language
علی شريعتی
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Encyclopedic overview

Ali Shariati Mazinani (Persian: علی شریعتی مزینانی; 23 November 1933 – 18 June 1977) was an Iranian revolutionary and sociologist who specialised in the sociology of religion. He is regarded as one of the most influential Iranian intellectuals of the 20th century. He has been referred to as the "ideologue of the Islamic Revolution", although his ideas did not ultimately serve as the foundation for the Islamic Republic. The work and ideas associated with Shariati are known as Shariatism.

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