The Center for Reviving Islamic Works was established in 1985 with the aim of restoring essential Shia texts. Utilizing renowned researchers, it has corrected texts and, by using the latest findings in this field, has researched and published 64 titles of the enduring scientific heritage of Shia in 250 volumes.
This center is recognized as an efficient entity in this field, with 23 of its works having been selected and commended at national scientific festivals, including the Year Book Festival of Islamic Republic of Iran and the Year Book Festival of Islamic Seminary. The Center for Reviving Islamic Works operates in two areas: the correction and publication of classic Shia texts, and bibliography and codicology.
Mission
Re-identifying and restoring (bibliography and correction) the written heritage of Shia and systematically presenting it to academic communities.
Objectives:
1. Recognizing the thoughts of Shia thinkers and scholars and venerating them.
2. Highlighting the reformative role of Shia scholars in Islamic civilization building.
3. Preserving and continuing the scientific, religious, and historical identity of Shia seminaries.
4. Expanding Shia thought among scholars of the Islamic world.
5. Facilitating and utilizing the valuable written scientific heritage in culture and religious studies.
6. Researching and correcting works focused on individuals and topics in the form of encyclopedias, collections, and monographs.
7. Forming a comprehensive bibliographic and codicological database of Shia written heritage.
Research Departments
Center for Reviving Islamic Works consists of two research departments including:
• The Department for Codicology and Bibliography
• The Department for Islamic Works Revival and Correction