Muhammad Asif Mohseni - Afghan Twelver Shia Grand Ayatollah and Political Leader

Early life

Mohseni was born on 26 April 1935 in the city of Kandahar, in Afghanistan. Details about his early education and religious training are a part of his biographical record within Afghan Shia circles.

Religious leadership and political activity

As a high-ranking cleric, Mohseni held the title of Grand Ayatollah and served as a religious reference (marja') for many Afghan Shias. He combined religious authority with political engagement, establishing the Islamic Movement of Afghanistan as an organized political and social force.

Death

Mohseni died in Kabul in August 2019 at the age of 84.

Basic facts

• Name: Muhammad Asif Mohseni
• Born: 26 April 1935
• Place of birth: Kandahar, Afghanistan
• Religious affiliation: Twelver Shia (marja')
• Ethnicity: Shia Pashtun
• Political organization: Founder of the Islamic Movement of Afghanistan
• Died: August 2019 in Kabul

For the Persian-language form of his name, see Persian.