That the field of research in this thesis focuses on the sensitive years of the era of colonial occupation challenge of the Islamic countries during the two decades of the twentieth century; to study the leading role, leading of the colonial phenomenon, and this role takes many types of confrontation and historical action; but it meets in one goal Is the face of the colonial onslaught and the pursuit of the independence of the Islamic country. The Shi'a scholars in Najaf had the greatest role in influencing the movement of juveniles, and the manufacture of the most prominent historical section in the life of the nation during its modern history.
The research explored the role of references and scholars of Najaf by issuing their fatwas calling for jihad, and their presence on the fronts of fighting, and mentioning their heroic positions on the fronts of war.
There are specific and scattered sides that have been discussed by researchers on this subject, but their efforts did not go towards studying and revealing the dimensions of this role played by Najaf scientists in a coherent way to form a clear picture of that role.