Qom Seminary

The Qom Seminary, known as Hawza Ilmiyya Qom, is the largest and most influential Shia Islamic seminary in the world, located in Qom, Iran. It serves as a primary center for training Twelver Shia scholars, developing Islamic jurisprudence, and disseminating Shia thought globally. Its rich history dates back to the early days of Shia Islam in Qom, though its modern form was re-established in 1922.