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How Sayed Abazar Wahedi Uses Film to Connect Faith and Storytelling


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Sayed Abazar Wahedi’s journey from Islamic scholar to filmmaker is anything but traditional. After studying at Qom’s renowned seminaries for 12 years, he took an unexpected path—earning a master’s degree in Film and Television Writing and Directing in San Francisco. Now, as the Resident Alim at the Islamic Center of Fatimiyyah, he’s blending theology, media, and storytelling to bring Islamic teachings to a modern audience.

In this episode, Wahedi shares:

  • How film and digital storytelling can make religious teachings more accessible
  • His work as a Quran reciter and how recitation deepens spiritual connection
  • Why he’s documenting the Arbaeen pilgrimage and its message of unity
  • How scholars can bridge the generational gap using media

Faith isn’t just passed down through books—it’s shared through the way we tell stories. Tune in to hear how tradition and technology can work together to inspire the next generation.

Read more about Sayed Abazar Wahedi at https://infinitesights.com/sayed-abazar-wahedi/

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