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Throughout history, Kurdish scholars have played a prominent and influential role in the fields of science and culture in Baghdad. As one of the most important centers of Islamic civilization, Baghdad has been a scientific and cultural center in the Islamic world since its inception. Due to Kurdistan's geographical location between Iran and Mesopotamia, Baghdad became the second Arab city and capital of the Abbasid Caliphate, serving as a gateway to Kurdistan. This facilitated the strengthening of scientific and intellectual ties between Kurdish scholars and learning institutions and centers in Baghdad.
One of the most prominent of these figures was Zana Mullah Mohammad Qazalji (1895-1995), who was born in Mahabad, a Kurdish city in Iran. His scientific activity and intellectual prowess attracted the attention of Al-Azhar University in Egypt, where he earned a degree. However, his involvement in politics prevented him from returning to Iranian Kurdistan. Recognized for his scholarship and skill, he was invited to Baghdad, where he assumed the leadership of Al-Huda al-Muhammadi. He also delivered dozens of lectures in Kurdish, which were broadcast on Baghdad Radio.