Abdul Karim Haeri Yazdi

Abdul Karim Haeri Yazdi was a prominent Iranian cleric and a key figure in the establishment of the modern seminary in Qom, Iran. He played a crucial role in the revival and development of religious scholarship in the 20th century and was instrumental in training many notable clerics, including Ayatollah Khomeini, who later became the leader of the Iranian Revolution. His efforts in founding the seminary have had a lasting impact on the Shiite community and the educational landscape of Iran.