Renowned Shia Scholar Agha Syed Mohammad Baqir Al-Moosavi Passes Away at 85

Distinguished Shia Muslim scholar, cleric and religious leader Agha Syed Mohammad Baqir Al-Moosavi passed away early on Friday after a brief spell of illness. He was 85. 

Most prominent member of Aga family of Budgam, Agha Baqir, was not keeping well for some time. His health deteriorated and was rushed to the SMHS Hospital Srinagar where he breathed his last in the early hours of Friday.

Funeral prayers will be held soon after Friday prayers and Agha sahab will be laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard in Budgam, family sources told Kashmir Observer.

Known for his scholarship, eloquent oratory, and contributions to Islamic literature Agha Baqir had been serving the community since 1982 after the death of family patriarch Agha Syed Yusuf.

Agha Syed Baqir received his early religious education at Babul Ilm in Budgam. He later pursued advanced theological studies at the Hawza Ilmiyya in Najaf, Iraq, one of the most respected centers of Shia scholarship. His academic journey and dedication to Islamic jurisprudence and philosophy have earned him wide recognition.

His works encompass theology, jurisprudence and history in Arabic, Persian, and Kashmiri languages. He has authored several books and articles that reflect his deep understanding of Islamic teachings and his commitment to educating the community.