Mohsen Qara’ati is a Shia cleric who was born in 1945 in the city of Kashan, and his father was Ali Naqi (Qara’ati). Mohsen Qara’ati who is commonly known as “Ayatollah Qara’ati” or “Hujjat al-islam Qara’ati,” was appointed as the representative of Sayyid Ruhollah Khomeini at the “literacy movement organization” in in 1981. Born into a religious family, Qara’ati began his religious studies at the age of 14 in his hometown of Kashan. He later continued his education in the holy cities of Qom and Najaf, where he studied Islamic jurisprudence and theology under prominent scholars.
His deep commitment to Islamic education led him to become a significant figure religious and educational landscape. Qara’ati’s influence extends beyond traditional religious circles. In 1981, he was appointed as the representative of Ayatollah Khomeini at the Literacy Movement Organization, aiming to combat illiteracy in post-revolutionary . His efforts in this domain were instrumental in promoting education across the country.
