Mahmoud Alikhani Koshkak

Mahmoud Alikhani Koshkak is an Iranian politician and religious figure, currently serving as the Friday prayer leader. Born on September 6, 1979, in Nowshahr, Mazandaran, Mahmoud Alikhani has made significant contributions to education, religious studies, and research.

Education and Academic Journey

Following the completion of his secondary education, Mahmoud Alikhani Koshkak enrolled in the religious seminary in Nowshahr to pursue higher studies. He laid the foundation of his knowledge there before advancing to the first level of the religious seminary in Bushahr in 2000. Seeking to deepen his expertise beyond jurisprudence and principles, he then moved to Qom, where he completed advanced levels in the field.

Alikhani's notable mentors in Qom include renowned figures such as Naser Makarem Shirazi, Jafar Sabhani Tabrizi, Hossein Nouri Hamedani, Abdullah Javadi Amoli, Seyyed Rassoul Musavi Tehrani, Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, and Ali Rabani Golpayegani.

Driven by a passion for theological discussions across sects and religions, Alikhani pursued a master's degree at the University of Religions and Denominations in Qom. Continuing his academic journey, he earned a Ph.D. from the same institution. Additionally, he holds a doctoral degree from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad.

Research Background

A) Books:

1. The Most Certain Suspicions (Sana Publishing/1392)

2. Atlas of Alawites in Tabarestan (1394/Secretariat of the Shia and Tabarestan Conference)

3. Foundations of Takfir (Shelfin/1396)

4. Collection of Articles from the Shia and Tabarestan Conference (Mandegar/1392)

5. Collection of Outstanding Articles (Shelfin/1396)

B) Articles:

1. Success Factors of Alawites in the Formation of Government in Northern Iran (Imamiyah Research Journal, Fall and Winter 1399, №12, 23 pages)

2. Foundations of Takfir from the Shiite Perspective according to Mohammad Baqer Majlesi (Haft Asman, Fall and Winter 1399, Vol. 22, №79, 23 pages)

3. Foundations of Takfir from the Salafi Perspective according to Ibn Taymiyyah

4. Martyr Beheshti and the Wisdom of Sadr (Monthly Culture of Friday, 1393)

5. Independence of Women in the Quran and Hadith (Monthly Culture of Friday, 1394)

6. Islamic Methods of Lifestyle Transformation (Selected Articles of the 22nd Imam Jomeh Conference, 1395)

7. Collection of Articles on Zionism Studies (History of Zionism, Sacred Geography, Characteristics of Jewish-Zionist Man, etc.)

Political and Religious Activities

1. The Influence of Iranian Civilization on Islam (Faculty of Theology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad)

2. Examination of Administrative and Military Organizations in Islam until the Seventh Century (Faculty of Theology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad)

3. Report on the Book “Islamic Sects” by Ayatollah Sabzvari (Imam Sadiq Institute, Qom)

4. Psychological and Spiritual Needs of Humans for Religion (Imam Sadiq Institute, Qom)

5. Contemporary Literary Interpretation (University of Religions and Denominations, Qom)

Executive Responsibilities

1. Friday Prayer Leader of Marzanabad, Salman Shahr, and Ramsar

2. Director-General of Cultural and Artistic Centers of Mosques in Mazandaran

3. Supervisor of Shabestan News Agency in Mazandaran Province

4. Member of the Honorables Commemoration Society in Mazandaran

5. Member of the Music Supervision Committee at the Cultural and Islamic Guidance Administration in Mazandaran

6. Member of the Mosques Working Group in Mazandaran

7. Member of the Social Harms Prevention Task Force in the Governorate of Mazandaran

8. Member of the Public Culture Council in Mazandaran

9. Representative of the Propagation Deputy of Qom Seminary in the cities of Nowshahr, Chalous, and Kelardasht

10. Member of the Education and Training Council in the cities of Chalous, Abbas Abad, and Ramsar

11. Internal Manager of the Boshahr Seminary

12. Founder of the Wali Asr (AS) Seminary in Kojour (under construction)

13. Custodian of the Mahdi Seminary in Ramsar