However , there are other smaller hawzas in other cities around the world , such as Karbala in Iraq , and Isfahan and Mashhad in Iran .
The hawzas of Qom and Najaf are the preeminent seminary centers for the training of Shia clergymen .
There are other smaller hawzas in other cities around the world , such as Karbala in Iraq , and Isfahan and Mashhad in Iran .
The hawzas of Qom and Najaf are the preeminent seminary centers for the training of Shia clergymen .