What made Ali Shariati one of the most influential Islamic thinkers of the 20th century? Born in a small village in Iran, Shariati fused revolutionary philosophy with Islamic thought, inspiring a generation to see faith as a tool for justice, dignity, and resistance. From Red Shi‘ism and social awakening to challenging authoritarian rule, his ideas shaped the intellectual foundations of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, and continue to provoke debate on religion, power, and society.
Did Ali Shariati Use Islam As a Tool for Social Change?
- September 9, 2026