, ,August 2026 ,Pages 571-589
L. Rezan Mohammed Ali Al-Qardaghi ; Dr. Shilan Muhammad Ali Al-Qardaghi
This research examines and analyzes the scholarly and intellectual contributions of Sheikh Muhammad Ali al-Qardaghi, a prominent contemporary figure among Kurdish scholars in Baghdad, and his role in influencing the intellectual and cultural movement there. It sheds light on Sheikh al-Qardaghi's scholarly project and its impact on documenting and preserving the heritage of Kurdish scholars residing in Baghdad and beyond.
The research begins with a brief biography of Sheikh al-Qardaghi, detailing his pursuit of knowledge and his attainment of numerous scholarly certifications in Baghdad from leading scholars residing there. The study then focuses on his prolific scholarly output (exceeding 80 volumes and more than 600 research papers) in various fields of Islamic sciences, history, and literature. It also highlights his meticulous scholarly focus on uncovering the works of Kurdish scholars neglected by history. The second section of the research sheds light on the documentary and analytical jurisprudential efforts of the book "Iqtiran al-Nayrayn fi Majma' al-Bahrayn" by the scholar Sheikh Mulla Rashid Bek al-Babani, specifically the section on the jurisprudence of worship. The study then examines his major project, "Reviving the History of Kurdish Scholars Through Their Manuscripts" (currently in nine volumes), showcasing the methodology he employed to demonstrate the vastness of this lost heritage. It also focuses on Sheikh al-Qardaghi's most recent work in research and investigation, "The History of the Holy Qur'an in Kurdistan," Volume One, in which he documents the Kurdish contribution to this field since the Ottoman era. Finally, the study discusses the role Baghdad played as a launching point for his efforts, through his membership in the Iraqi Academy of Sciences and his participation in scientific conferences.
The research concludes that Sheikh al-Qardaghi's efforts represent a contemporary model of influential Kurdish scholars in Baghdad, as he moved from the role of a scientific recipient to that of a producer and reviver of heritage.