Allamah Sharafuddin, Leading in Proximity

One of the top Shiite scholars and prominent personalities of the contemporary Muslim world who has an important role in the Proximity of Islamic Schools, is Ayatollah Sayyid Sharaf al-Din Hussein. This distinguished cleric went to Najaf and understood the scholars there and received Ijtihad degree. He founded several mosques, Hussainiyah, and schools and the center “Nadi al-Imam al- Sadiq (AS)” to train youths. Shafaruddin’s most important scientificwork, Al-Almuraji’at wal-Fosoul Almuhimmah was written with the aim of creating unity between Sunnis and Shiites in Najaf. He, in his works, in addition to explaining the do’s and don’ts for Proximity ofIslamic Schools, has introduced this solidarity as essential to the ruleof the oppressed on Earth and educating the ignorant; an alliancethat forms through healthy dialogue and thanks to a focus on Ahlul- Bayt (AS). Allamah Sharafuddin, in his interviews and debates, by initiatives his own special elegance, forces the other party to be influenced and have obeisance. This article introduces Allamah Sharaffuddin and after touching upon his role in Proximity of Islamic Schools, speaks of his proximity travels, attending in Al-Azhar classes, narrative permission from Sunni Ulama and some of his proximity beliefs.