In the visit, hosted by the Islamic Research Foundation on Oct. 7, the head of Scientific and Cultural Organization of Imam Reza shrine reported on the activities of affiliated institutions regarding the Holy Quran and hadith.

“The pivot of Imam Reza shrine activities is implementing one of Prophet Muhammad’s assertions, which says: ‘left among you two treasures, one is the book of God (Quran), and the other is my progeny’”, said Abdul-Hamid Talebi.

He cited the activities by the Holy Quran Center of the shrine across the city of Mashhad as one of the Quranic measures, saying that the center also took great steps in teaching the Holy Quran by establishing nationwide centers.

As far as  memorization of the Holy book is concerned, Talebi stated: “Numerous programs dubbed ‘Razavi Memorization’ have gotten underway in Mashhad. Also, Quranic teachers have undertaken another program called ‘I love Quran’ in various fields of recitation, concepts, etc.” 

Pointing to the activities of Razavi University of Islamic Sciences (RUIS) and Imam Reza International University (IRIU), Talebi noted, “These two centers are affiliated with Imam Reza shrine. There is a faculty of Quran and Hadith in RUIS, which has published an interpretation of the Holy Quran based on hadiths”.

He further talked about the Organization of Libraries, Museums and Documents of the shrine, saying “the center is one of the oldest in the shrine as well as one of the most important research bodies in the country and the Islamic world, and holds precious Islamic manuscripts and legacy”.

Stressing that Imam Reza is known as ‘Imam of Dialogue’, Talebi said: “Imam Reza conducted several talks with other faiths. Accordingly, the Islamic Research Foundation has run Imam Reza Interfaith Dialogue”.

The two sides concluded the meeting by signing an MoU for the publication and distribution of Islamic teachings.