Introduction

Safa Grand Mosque, which has a history of more than 70 years, is located under the imamate of Hojatolislam wal-Moslemin Seyed Aboltorab Alavi on Shahid Ayatollah Madani Street, opposite Imam Hussein (AS) Hospital.

The cultural activities of this mosque began in 1366 with the presence of 4 young people who had learned valuable experiences from the 8 years of Sacred Defense, and by the grace of Almighty God, with the active presence of a large crowd of youth, it continues today as one of the important centers for attraction and education.

The main activities of Safa Grand Mosque include educational programs, camping activities, construction activities, and special programs for occasions.

Goals and General Policies of the Complex

Cultural activities in Safa Grand Mosque, centered around the esteemed clergy and in the spiritual and sacred atmosphere of the mosque, are carried out with the aim of:

 

* Religious growth and flourishing of the youth.

 

* Laying the intellectual and cultural foundations of the youth in accordance with the teachings of the Quran and Ahl al-Bayt (AS).

 

* Flourishing of talents and scientific and specialized growth of youth based on Islamic value principles.

 

* Establishment and expansion of educational and cultural centers.

 

Considering the goals of the complex in past periods, the general policies of the complex were:

 

* From 66 to 71: The phase of foundation-laying and resolving initial problems for setting up the complex and explaining principles and adapting them in programs.

 

* From 71 to 75: Training and nurturing committed and specialized instructors to expand cultural activities.

 

* From 75 to 79: Educating and training efficient managers to launch various units and laying the groundwork for expanding cultural activities in society.

 

* From 79 to 82: Commitment to attracting and educating adolescents.

 

* From 82 until now: Launching and developing cultural complexes and paying attention to the precise formulation of religious culture for activities within the framework of seminary and university. Also expanding cultural activities to the children’s sector and establishing the Kareemat Ahl al-Bayt (AS) cultural unit specifically for sisters.

Educational Activities

* Teaching Islamic sciences

* Special instructor training courses

* Brothers’ Seminary

* Sisters’ Seminary

* Andisheh Safa Boys’ High School and Pre-University Center

* Masoomieh Girls’ Middle School

* Hazrat Ruqayyah (AS) Kindergarten and Preschool