I am an independent researcher working at the intersections of religion, ritual, and meaning in contemporary life. My intellectual journey began with a traditional education in Islamic philosophy and theology, later complemented by academic studies in Comparative Religion with a focus on Eastern Christianity and Orthodox theology. This dual formation grounds my work in both inherited traditions and cross-cultural inquiry.
Throughout my career, I have pursued innovative contributions to the study of religion. I introduced the first Persian works on Orthodox Christianity, translated Syriac sources, produced pioneering research on Tatar religious identity, and more recently developed the paradigm of Distributed (Digital) Religion alongside an analytical framework for rituals in Web3.
At the heart of my work lies a conviction: religion is not only about the past but is the architectonics of meaning for the present and the future.
Research Interests
Digital Religion
Ritual studies
Meaning of Life
Web3 & Decentralized Cultures
Theology
Philosophy of Religion
Languages
Persian (native)
Azerbaijani (native)
Arabic (classical)
Turkish
English (TOEFL)
Ottoman Turkish (reading)
Publications & Projects
Books
An Introduction to Orthodox Theology
This book offers a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the rich world of Orthodox theology. It traces the historical journey of the Orthodox Church, detailing its separation from the Western Church, while also illuminating the core tenets of its distinct theological framework. As the first standalone book in Persian on this subject, it serves as a pioneering reference for scholars of religion, comparative theology, and anyone interested in the depths of Christian tradition.
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Syriac Orthodox Church; History and Beliefs
This book offers a rare window into the history and core beliefs of the ancient Syriac Orthodox Church. This volume uniquely combines two foundational treatises by H.H. Patriarch Ignatius Zakka I Iwas: one exploring the church's historical epic and the other outlining its doctrinal foundations. As the first standalone work in Persian on the Syriac Orthodox Church, it presents not just a history, but the church's own self-understanding. This makes it an invaluable resource, illuminating a vital but little-known Christian tradition for a new generation of scholars and readers in Iran.
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Edited Works
Manifesto of the Action Meta-action School
This manifesto confronts the enduring question of human agency within the grand structure of reality. The “School of Action, Meta-action” proposes a novel framework, introducing the concept of meta-action and a cyclical model of qadā and qadar. Through this lens, the work seeks to forge a reconciliation between radical human freedom and the intricate logic of cosmic justice.
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Russia and its Muslims
This volume traces the complex historical encounters between Muslims and Christians in Russia, revealing a past that directly shapes the nation's present. The analysis then pivots to pressing demographic questions, situating Muslim communities at the center of contemporary debates on reproduction, population dynamics, and the very future of the Russian social fabric.
Aghamohammadi, Morteza. *روسیه و مسلمانان آن؛ نگاهی به آینده (Russia and its Muslims)*. Edited by Mohammad Modabber. Qom: Tobaye-Mohebat, 2019.
Scholarly Articles
From Distributed Rituals to Affective Belonging: Theorizing Emotional Communities in Web3
This article argues that rituals in Web3—from testnet launches to airdrops and memes—are not mere technical milestones. Instead, they are powerful engines for generating shared emotions of excitement, fear, and pride that forge participants into a collective identity. By tracing these affective journeys through distinct phases of entry, bonding, peak, crisis, and re-entry, the work proposes a new theory of emotional community in decentralized environments.
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Distributed Rituals: Web3 as an Emergent Field of Digital Religion
This study positions Web3 as an emergent arena for digital religion, where decentralized technologies actively give rise to novel ritual forms. Drawing on ethnographic research and introducing Distributed Rituals Analysis (DRA), the article reveals how NFTs, DAOs, and staking protocols are transformed into sites of sacredness, symbolic power, and intense communal affect.
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The Orthodox Doctrine of the Unknowability of God
At the heart of Orthodox theology lies the conviction that God, in essence, is unknowable. This article examines how this foundational principle—expressed through apophatic theology and the doctrine of divine energies—shapes both the formal dogmatics and the lived, mystical pursuit of deification (theosis) within the Church.
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Comparative Study of Remained Traditions from Primitive Religions and Beliefs about Death in Muslim and Christian Tatars
This article investigates the persistence of ancient, death-related rituals among Muslim and Christian Tatars, even in the face of centuries of Islamic and Christian reforms. Through a comparative analysis, it demonstrates the remarkable resilience of pre-monotheistic traditions and their integration within evolving religious identities.
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Classification of Saints in the Russian Orthodox Church
This study analyzes the formal classifications of saints (liki svyatykh) in the Russian Orthodox tradition, revealing that sainthood is not a monolithic concept but a spectrum of holiness. Each distinct path—from martyr to fool-for-Christ—reflects unique virtues, spiritual roles, and cultural significance within the life of the Church.
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Manifestations of Sainthood in the Life of Russian Orthodox Believers
This study demonstrates that sainthood in Russian Orthodoxy is no abstract theological construct, but an integral, dynamic part of everyday religion. The article reveals the vibrant intersection of official doctrine and popular spiritual practice, showing how saints are encountered in the lived faith of believers.
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Get In Touch
My work stands at the crossroads of religion, ritual, and digital futures. I believe in collaborative thinking and the power of ideas to grow through dialogue.
If you are a scholar, thinker, or innovator exploring similar questions, I would love to connect. Whether it’s a joint project, a guest lecture, or a critical conversation, let’s explore what we can build together.
