Educational Background

Ph.D. in Islamic Theology (Kalam) (2021)

University:Qom University, Iran

GPA: 19.19 out of 20 (1^st Rank in the Department)

Dissertation Title:“Reconstructing Mahdavi Monographs from the Presence Era to Analyze Narrations on Occultation (Ghaybah).”

Dissertation Evaluated: 19.50 out of 20.

M.Sc. in Hadith Sciences, Theology & Doctrines (2016)

University:University of Quran and Hadith, Tehran, Iran.

GPA: 19.94 (1^st Rank in the Department)

Thesis Title:“A Comparative Study of the Theological Views of Al-Shaykh al-Saduq and Ibn Taymiyyah on Monotheism (Tawhid).”

Thesis Evaluated:20 out of 20.

Teaching Experience

University of Religions and Denominations (URD)

Faculty of Denominations:

Comparative Theology (PhD Course)

Comparative Eschatology (PhD Course)

Specific Doctrines of Wahhabism (PhD Course)

Critique of Salafi Rijal and Hadith Principles (PhD Course)

Ahl al-Hadith and Salafism (MSc Course)

Maturidiyya and Tahawiyya (MSc Course)

Theology 3: Divine Justice & Eschatology (BSc Course)

Theology 1: Topics in Monotheism (BSc Course)

Faculty of Shi’a Studies:

Ghadir Studies (PhD in Shi’a Theology, Imamate)

Mahdism (PhD in Shi’a Theology, Imamate)

Virtues of the Ahl al-Bait in Sunni Sources (Ph.D. in Shi’a Theology, Imamate)

Specific Imamate (PhD in Shi’a Theology, Imamate)

Theology 1: Monotheism & Prophethood (MSc in Shi’a Studies)

Theology 2: Imamate (MSc in Shi’a Studies)

Monotheism and Prophethood (MSc in Shi’a Studies)

Introduction to Nahj al-Balagha (MSc in Shi’a Studies)

Research Methodology (PhD in Shi’a Studies)

Faculty of History:

Mahdism in Shiite Sects (PhD in Shiite Sects)

Views of Islamic Denominations on Twelver Shiism (PhD in History of Shiism)

Faculty of Religions:

Teachings of the Quran and Ahl al-Bait (MSc in Eastern Religions)

Visiting Professor:

University of Tehran:Fundamentals of Ilm al-Rijal (M.A. in Imami Theology, Semesters 1 & 2, 2024-2025).

Specialized Qur’anic Exegesis Centre:(From 2024) Differences in Quranic Readings (Qira’at); Verses of Imamate.

Specialized Centre for Ahl al-Bait Studies, Hadith Department: (From 2022) Sunni Hadith Collections; Comparative Rijal Resources; Frequently Cited Narrators and Chains; Sunni Hadith Collections; History of Sunni Hadith; Sanad Studies.

Specialized Centre for Ahl al-Bait Studies, Theology Department:(From 2023) Purgatory & Resurrection (Theology Level 3); General Imamate (Theology Level 3).

Imam Hadi Institute:The Issue of Qira’at and its Relation to Early Codices; Analysis of Occultation Narrations in al-Kafi.

Imam Sadiq University:Imamate (2013-2014).

Al-Taha University:Islamic Thought 1; Analytical History of Islam; Quran Promotion Skills (2019).

Faculty of Media:Islamic Thought 1 & 2; History of Imamate (2015-2018).

6. Languages

Persian:Native

Arabic:Advanced (Reading, Writing, Speaking)

English:Academic (Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Research & Publications

A. Books

Reconstructing Lost Shiite Hadith Books; Stages, Considerations, Challenges, and Examples(2025). Qom, Iran: Maaref Ahl al-Bait (Under Publication).

The Book of Ghadir; Chains of Transmission (Asaneed) and Indications (Dalalat)(2020). Qom, Iran: Atre Attar. ISBN: 978-600-243-240-7.

Untold Narrations from the Chains of Transmission of the Ghadir Sermon(2014). Qom, Iran: Nashre Maaref. ISBN: 978-964-531-694-3.

B. Peer Reviewed Papers (Selected, 2013-2025)

Movahhedi, M. A.(2025). The model for reconstructing lost Shiite hadith works: Stages and considerations. Hadith-e Ahl-e Bayt, 2(1), (Under Publication).

Movahhedi, M. A.(2025). A timeline of the stages of the human journey based on Imamite transmitted sources. Ma’arif-e Ahl-e Bayt, 2 (1), (Under Publication).

Movahhedi, M. A.(2025). Two Challenges in the Process of Reconstructing Hadith Texts; A Case Study of the Reconstruction of the Book “Al-Ghaybah” Authored by Ibn Sama’ah (d. 263 AH). Ulum-i Hadith. https://doi.org/10.22034/uh.2025.51782.3572

Movahhedi, M. A.(2024). The transmission of Mahdavi narrations from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr to various hadith schools and regions. Mashreq-e Mow’ood, 18(4), 58–93.

Movahhedi, M. A., Heidari, A., & Mohammad-Beigi, M. (2024). Evidence of semantic deviation in the narration of Ghadir: For or against ‘O Ali? Emamat dar Partow-e Quran, Sunnat va Aql, 1(1), 99–129. https://doi.org/10.22034/emamah.2024.203673

Khoroush, A., & Movahhedi, M. A.(2023). Re-examining the accusation of exaggeration (Ghuluww) against Ahmad ibn Muhammad al-Sayyari: A look at his narrative heritage. Hadith-e Ahl-e Bayt (AS), 1(1), 51–84.

Kalachahi Sabat, M., & Movahhedi, M. A.(2023). The foundational role of Jabir al-Ju’fi in promoting the doctrine of Raj’ah (Return): A critique of Nasir al-Qafari’s claims. Mashreq-e Mow’ood, 17(67), 51–68.

Movahhedi, M. A., Hashematpour, M. H., & Rahman Setayesh, M. K. (2022). The reconstruction of Book of al-Malahim al-Kabir and an analysis of its occultation narrations. Ulum-i Hadith, 27(3), 141–166. doi: 10.22034/hs.2021.49900.3051

Movahhedi, M. A., Hashematpour, M. H., & Rahman Setayesh, M. K. (2021). The Ancient Zaydi’s Belief of Imamate and Mahdism on the Basis of Abū Sa’id Rawajinī’s “Akhbār al-Mahdī”. Imamat Pazhuhi, 10(1), 119–155. doi: 22034/jep.2021.249830.1232

Movahhedi, M. A., & Hashematpour, M. H. (2020). The biographical status (Rijali) of al-Fazari. Ulum-i Hadith, 25 (2), 147–171. doi: 10.22034/hs.2020.13064

Movahhedi, M. A.(2019). Typology and assessment of the solidity of eschatological arguments. Hadith va Andisheh, 14 (28), 143–178.

Movahhedi, M. A., & Hashematpour, M. H. (2019). The role of theological beliefs in the evaluation and understanding of hadith: A case study of al-Qurtubi’s approach to the Hadith al-Manzilah. Ulum-i Hadith, 24 (4), 28–57.

Movahhedi, M. A.(2015). Al-Qatrah min Bihar Manaqib al-Nabi wa al-‘Itrah. Imamat Pazhuhi, 5(17), 225–242.

Movahhedi, M. A.(2013). The chain of transmission (Sanad) of the lengthy Sermon of Ghadir in Al-Tahsin. Imamat Pazhuhi, 3(10), 87–115.

C. Conference Papers

Movahhedi, M. A. (2023). Reconstruction of the oldest occultation treatise by the Waqifiyya and its theological analysis of narrations [Best Paper Award (1^st Place)]. Paper presented at the National Conference on Hadith of Thought, Quran and Hadith Research Institute, Qom, Iran.

Movahhedi, M. A. (2023). The venues for declaring the Imamate and Wilayah of Amir al-Mu’minin (AS) and the distinguishing aspects of the Ghadir narration [Selected Paper]. Paper presented at the National Conference on Hadith and Thought, Quran and Hadith Research Institute, Qom, Iran.

Mehmannavaz, A., Shahgoli, M., & Movahhedi, M. A. (2023). Typology and evolution of the concept of Hujjah(Divine Proof) in Islamic texts and sciences [Selected Paper]. Paper presented at the National Conference on Hadith and Thought, Quran and Hadith Research Institute, Qom, Iran.

D. Under Review Papers

Nahjolbalagha in its Historical Context. (JSIS – Islamic College)

Imam al-Hadi’s Specific Mention of the Hadith al-Manzilah in the Ziyarat al-Ghadiriyyah. (Imamat Pazhuhi)

Muslim al-Naysaburi’s Engagement with the Hadith of Ghadir; A Re-reading and Analysis. (Pazuhesname- ye Alavi)

E. Encyclopedia Entries

Entries for Imam al-Baqir, Imam al-Sadiq, Yahya ibn Zayd, Prophethood (Nubuwwah), Companions of the Prophetin the Encyclopedia of Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, Ministry of Education, Tehran (2016).

Entry for Waqifiyya in the Balkan Islam

Conferences & Scientific Meetings

A. As Presenter

(2025, June). Imam al-Hadi’s Specific Mention of the Hadith al-Manzilah in the Ziyarat al-Ghadiriyyah; Paper presented at the 18th Annual Ghadir Conference, Mashhad, Iran.

(2024, July). Kohlberg and the Doctrine of Occultation. Lecture presented at the Imam Hadi Institute, Qom, Iran.

(2023, December). The Oldest Waqifite Text on Occultation; Reconstruction and Analysis. Paper presented at the University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran.

(2023, August). The Relationship between the Ahl al-Bait’s Quranic Readings and the Famous/Uncanonical Readings. Lecture presented at the University of Quranic Sciences of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

(2019, January). Examining the Conflict between Free Will and A Priori Causal Necessity. Lecture presented at the Philosophy and Foundational Sciences Think Tank, Tehran, Iran.

(2018, December). The Relationship between Science and Theology; Theological Challenges of Foundational Sciences. Lecture presented at the Philosophy and Foundational Sciences Think Tank, Tehran, Iran.

B. As Discussant

(2024, February). Written Sources; Methods of Hadith Transmission and the Multifaceted Role of Narrators in Evaluating Imami Hadiths. Invited Discussant at the Ahl al-Bayt Research Institute, Qom, Iran.

(2024, October). An Introduction to an Analytical Model for Reconstructing Historical Geography for Accurate Understanding of the Imams’ Utterances. Invited Discussant at the University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran.

(2023, December). Narrations on Pilgrimage to Imam Hussain by Foot; Typology and Analysis. Invited Discussant at the Ahl al-Bayt Research Institute, Qom, Iran.

(2023, December). Authenticity Assessment of Early Imami Texts; The Authenticity of al-Kafi. Invited Discussant at the Ahl al-Bayt Research Institute, Qom, Iran.

(2022, January). An Exposition of Bibliographical Analysis. Invited Discussant at the Imam Kazim Seminary, Qom, Iran.