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'''Dr. Ahmed Al-Waeli (الدكتور الشيخ أحمد الوائلي ) (1928 – 2003 )

{{Short description|Iraqi Shiite cleric}}

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| name = Aḥmad al-Waeli

| native_name = {{lang|ar|الشيخ أحمد الوائلي}}

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| caption = Shia cleric

| birth_date = 1928

| birth_place = [[Najaf]], Iraq

| death_date = 2003

| death_place = [[Kadhimiya]], Iraq

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Dr. Ahmed Al-Waeli is one of the most well-known [[Shiite]] [[Islamic]] prominent clerks in the twentieth century. He preached the [[Islamic]] thoughts through books and lectures. He was also a poet. His poems represent his personality, spirituality and belief.

'''Ahmed al-Waeli al-Laithi al-Kinani''' (1928–2003) ({{langx|ar| أحمد الوائلي الليثي الكناني}}) was a prominent Iraqi [[Arab]] [[Shia]] [[Islamic]] scholar and orator, who preached through books and lectures. He was also a poet. His poems represent his personality, spirituality and belief. In addition to his traditional studies in [[Najaf]], he obtained a master's degree from the [[University of Baghdad]] and a PhD from [[Cairo University]].

'''==Biography:'''==

Dr. Ahmed Al-Waeli was born in September, 1928 in [[Najaf]], [[Iraq]]. He came from a very well cultured family. His father (Sheikh Hassoun Al-Waeli) was also a prominentreligious clerkcleric and a poet. DrHowever, he did not become as famous as his son Ahmed. From his youth, Ahmed Al-Waeli was smart and ambitious. He studied and memorized the holy [[QuranQur'an]] when he was only seven years old. He graduated with an honor degree in 1962 in Arabic language and [[Islamic]] Jurisprudence. Then, he pursued his education inat the institute of higher education –one of the institutes of university of Baghdad- and finished his master's degree in the same subject. HisThe title of his thesis is “Custody Rules in [[Sharia]] and Law” which was aboutpublished as a custodybook ruleslater. He then left Iraq and went to Egypt to pursue his doctorate education. He received his PhD in economics in 19781972 and his dissertation discusses the [[Islamic]] view of exploitation of labor.

As [[Najaf]] is famous with [[Shiite]] [[Islamic]] religious schools and Arabic literature, Dr. Al-Waeli studied under prominent religious figures. He learned lecturing through a group of [[Islamic]] lecturers including Sayyid Baqir Slaimoun. He gained great admiration from his teachers through his intelligence, articulation, and his presentation style. [[Ayatollah]] Imam [[Khomeini]] called him “the“''the mobileIslamic library”Library''” as he was spreading his rich knowledge andas well as lecturing the philosophy of Islamic jurisprudences in different places. Likewise, [[Grand Ayatollah Abul-Qassim Khoei]] called him "''the Tongue of [[Shia]]''" as his voice represents [[Shia]] ideology. One of his common messages in his lectures is that the differences between [[Shia]] and [[Sunnah]] jurisprudences should not create tension between the two sects since both sects ultimately have the same goal (which is getting closer to [[Allah]]). He repeatedly conveys that each sect has his own [[Ijtihad]] (interpretation of [[Hadith]]) but that should not create tension. He always condemned those whom called [[Shia]] non-Muslims.

Dr. Al-Waeli died in Baghdad on July 14, 2003 in his homeland after 24 years in exile. Thousands of people gathered inat his funeral in the holy city of [[Karbala|Najaf]] to express their sorrow and sympathy for his departure.

'''==Presentation Style:'''style==

Al-Waeli has become famous for his presentation and lecturing style. In fact, his lecturing style (or school) is now known as “Al-Waeli’s School of Lecturing.” The main characteristics of this school are:

'''Presentation Style:'''

Dr1. Al-Waeli'''Topic hasFocus''': become famous with his presentation and lecturing style. In fact, his lecturing style (or school)this is now known as “Al-Waeli’s School of Lecturing.” Thethe most important characteristic ofin his lecturingthis school is the topic focus. Unlike other Islamic lecturers, Dr. Al-Waeli concentrates only on one subject in each lecture and does not branch out to different subjects. The purpose of this style is to avoid confusing and losing the audience’s attention, and to provide enough details to cover the subject. This is not an easy task. andIn fact, it requires a big effort from the lecturer to study the subject thoroughly before lecturing to make sure that all aspects of the topic are covered. Besides, he starts his presentation with a short statement that describes the focus of his lecture. This statement is usually a verse from the [[Qur'an]].

2. '''Courage and Sincerity''': His confidence and knowledge gave him the courage to speak the truth and defend his school of thought.

3. '''Audience Evaluation''': Al-Waeli has the ability to evaluate his audience before lecturing. This ability simplified the choice and depth of the topic he would present. Also, through this ability, he gained the audience’s attention and interest.

'''Books:'''

4. '''Voice Pitch''': Al-Waeli’s vocal quality helped him articulate his speech.

Dr. Al-Waeli wrote several books including:

5. '''High Morals''': Al-Waeli is known for his high morals and virtues which developed his charisma and power of persuasion.

- The Essence of [[Shiism]]

'''==Books:'''==

- Custody Rules in [[Sharia]] and Law

Dr. Al-Waeli wrote several books, including:

- Sex [[Fiqh]] in the Islamic Schools of Thought

-* ''The Essence of [[Shiism]]''

-* ''Custody Rules in [[Sharia]] and Law''

-* ''Islamic viewView of Exploitation of Labor''

-* ''The Defense of Truth''

-* ''My Experience with the Husayni Pulpit''

-* ''Toward a Scientific Interpretation of [[QuranQur'an]]''

==External links==

- Islamic view of Exploitation of Labor

* http://www.Al-Waeli.com/ {{in lang|ar}}

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- The Defense of Truth

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- My Experience with Husayni Pulpit

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- Toward a Scientific Interpretation of [[Quran]]

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