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University & Seminary Studies
Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi joined the Islamic Seminary, also known as Hawza when he was twelve years old. His excellent Hawza achievements greatly impressed his teachers. At the age of fifteen, as he continued his seminary education he also began his outreach work and soon after became recognized nationwide as a prominent speaker.

Imam Elahi's credibility helped him to receive letters of support and recommendations from some of the greatest Muslim leaders in the Islamic world. Imam Elahi also spent part of his life pursuing an academic education. He received his Bachelor Degree in Sociology and his Masters Degree in Social Science in Iran and the USA.

Early Achievement & Experiences
He established the Cultural Research Center in Tehran where in result of two years work was a collection of Ambassadors of light, also known as Safeerani-Noor in Farsi. In 1986, he traveled to London and stayed there for one year. He studied English and the lifestyle of the Western society during his stay in London. In 1991, he received an invitation from the World Religions Conference in San Francisco to participate in this event. During his trip, he was invited to reside permanently in the United States. In 1992, he came to Dearborn, Michigan and served as the Imam and Director of the Islamic Center of America.

Founding Imam of the Islamic House of Wisdom
In 1995, with the support of those who were impressed with his ideas, openness and concern for the young generation, he established the Islamic House of Wisdom. Under Imam Elahi's leadership and courage, and with the generous support of the community and the Board of Trustees, the new facility was purchased. In 1997, the congregation obtained total occupancy of the Islamic House of Wisdom. It is presently one of the largest mosques in the United States.

Local, National & International Service & Outreach
Outside of Islamic House of Wisdom, Imam Elahi is active within many Islamic and interfaith organizations within the metropolitan area of Detroit, throughout the United States and international community and has received a number of awards and honorable recognition for his bridge building and peace initiatives. Through his meaningful published articles in newspapers, weekly educational presentations at IHW, and powerful Friday prayer lectures based on the Quran and Hadith incorporated into weekly news and views, Imam Elahi continues to be a great source of education and inspiration for all people of faith. To view some of his outreach and read some of Imam Elahi's articles visit: www.IslamicHouseofWisdom.com