Hamad Jannati Ladani was born on March 2, 1926, in the small village of Ladan, located a few kilometers west of the historic city of Isfahan. His birth took place in a modest clerical household at a time when the country was undergoing significant social and political transformation. His father was a religious scholar, and his mother organized religious gatherings for women in their community. As the only child in his family, he grew up in an environment shaped by devotion, discipline, and limited financial means. Material hardship marked his early years, but it also instilled in him a sense of perseverance and dedication that would later define his long public life.
There was no formal school in his village during his childhood. As a result, his early education began in a religious seminary rather than in a conventional classroom. He immersed himself in foundational Islamic sciences, studying Arabic grammar, literature, jurisprudence, and logic. Despite the limitations of his surroundings, he displayed an eagerness to learn beyond the traditional curriculum. He independently explored certain modern subjects and later acquired some knowledge of English while continuing his religious studies. This combination of classical scholarship and self-directed learning contributed to his intellectual formation.
