Jan 03, 2014 interpretation of surah alhamd khamenei, ayatollah sayyid ali on. Ayatollah khameneis fatwa on aisha, the prophet muhammads wife. Are human rights violated more frequently in the christian world or in the muslim world. The book is titled palestine and was obtained by amir taheri at the new york post. Opinion of the ulama in relation to marriage the issue of an early marriage for the youth and the remarriage for the widowed or divorced is of such importance that we could not neglect asking our leaders, the maraja taqlid for their advice and guidance. Jul 17, 20 read cnn s fast facts about the life of grand ayatollah ali alsistani, iraqs most influential shiite cleric. And with hezbollah as khameneis local campaign manager, it.
Likewise, when rouhani returned to iran he did not carry any message from sistani, who is also originally from iran, to khamenei. This means the reclusive, iranianborn 73yearold wields a tremendous degree of influence over the nations future. Additionally, the primary difference between sistanis interpretation and the interpretation of grand ayatollahs khomeini and khamenei is reportedly in the range of power that a grand ayatollah has in ruling the islamic community. Ayatollah ali alsistani in 2007 made two very critical statements. How does the west observe human rights regarding minorities. Mar 20, 2019 khamenei now is a very strong leader, said sheikh khaled albaghdadi, a najaf cleric clad in a white turban and loose brown robe, seated in an office surrounded on all sides by bookshelves. Mar 14, 20 khamenei has spoken on this topic numerous times in the past decade, and such oral pronouncements do indeed have the same legal standing as a written fatwa. Passing of shiite cleric fadlallah spells trouble for lebanon. Always walk behind sayyid khamenei and support wilayat alfaqih. The leader of the islamic revolution said, in response to a question on religious matters, insulting figures and symbols celebrated by sunni brethren, including.
To be honest, one of the big reasons that i converted to shia islam was irans imam khomeini and ayatollah khamenei, and muharram, and im eager to learn more about them. This was not the first time that sistani had intervened to end a conflict in najaf. For example, suppose that the difference between the zuhr prayers timings of two provinces is 25 minutes. Battle of the ayatollahs why shia clerics are turning on. In 15 minutes, a history of grudges was cleared off. The official website of the office of his eminence. Grand ayatollah sayyid ali alhusayni alsistani commonly known as ayatollah sistani, is one. Ayatollah khameneis fatwa on aisha, the prophet muhammads wife this fatwa was warmly welcomed in the islamic world. Ali khamenei has been supportive of scientific progress in iran. On one side is the supreme leader of iran, a theocracy.
In the end, thousands of sistani followers poured into the shrine, providing cover for the militants, who walked out without their weapons, defeated but alive. Ayatollah khamenei on participating in elections november 19, 2019. Abbas kadhim, resident senior fellow and the iraq initiative director at the atlantic council and barbara slavin, director for the future of iran initiative at the atlantic council coauthored a report titled, after sistani and khamenei. Additionally, the primary difference between sistani s interpretation and the interpretation of grand ayatollahs khomeini and khamenei is reportedly in the range of power that a grand ayatollah has in ruling the islamic community. As iran and iraq simmer, giants of shiite world vie for. What is becoming clear is that ayatollah sistani represents the most. The official website of the office of his eminence alsayyid ali alhusseini al sistani.
According to analysts, alsistanis statements came in reference to the words of supreme leader of the islamic republic of iran, ali khamenei. Practical laws of islam khamenei, sayyid ali hosseini on. Hojatoleslam seyed ali khamenei khamenei was one of the founders of the islamic republican party, which dominated the majlis the national legislature after the 1979 revolution. Sistani takes the side of the protesters, counseling kidgloves treatment by the authorities, because he aims to maintain links with the community. One is a religious and political leader in iran and the other is regarded as the highest spiritual authority for. Changes in either of these leadership styles could disrupt the current trajectory of middle eastern politics, particularly as tensions between iran and the united states continue to mount. Khamenei also believes that gender equality is a zionist plot with the purpose to corrupt the role of women in society. I have no idea what is being done with my khums money. Alkhafafgrand ayatollah sistani follows events through broadcast media tvs or radios news print media, online news, social media websites and books, reports from various sources, those sent to his office by the government or his representatives nationwide. Despite the importance of the report, i have some criticisms related to some generalizations made by the. Has written many books on islamic law and gained a reputation as one of the top shia. Similarly, the flesh and skin of small animals that live in nests in the ground and have blood that.
After that, sayyid sistani explained that he participated for about two years in the lectures of imam khomeini in qom, then came to najaf. Clues to the identity of irans next supreme leader in the. States lottery in trouble over ellen ticket giveaway. The way sistani and khamenei have reacted to the current political turmoil in iraq and iran highlights the politicotheological schizophrenia hat inflicts shiism today.
For things that cannot be found in those books, you turn to the nearest representative of your marja, write a letter or email or, more. From the council on foreign relations, january 16, 2003. Ayatollah khamenei and books my father owned a big library and i used to benefit from many of the books therein, though ofcourse, i had my own books. Ayatollah alsistani underlined that do use the term sunni brothers. Apr 15, 2016 sistani, apolitical throughout his life, now finds himself pitched against irans shia leader, ayatollah ali khamenei, in a tussle to define iraqs national character. At age five, sistani began studying the quran, the muslim holy book. Shia leaders in two countries struggle for control over iraqi. Aug 28, 20 if you claim that there is a difference between imam khameneiha and for example ayatullah sistani meaning one validly is marja while the other isnt show me the proof. If there is a difference, what is the verdict of each of these. Ayatollah khamenei issued a decree wherein he prohibited insult towards aisha, the wife of prophet muhammad pbuh, and any of the figures and symbols celebrated by sunni brethren. However, if animals whose meat cannot be eaten are killed by hunting dogs, then to consider them as being pure is problematic ma. Ayatollah khamenei publishes book explaining his plan to. But, on the whole, their similarities are more than their differences.
The book ayatollah sistani s medical trip and najaf crisis by haj hamid khaffaf presents many documents worth of publishing including the confidential correspondences between iranian supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei and ayatollah sistani, one of the most significant of which is a letter written by ayatollah khamenei to ayatollah sistani regarding the clashes between. Now you are in iran, work in a way where there is no difference between your words and your actions. Despite the stark differences of opinion between tehran and najaf, the. The answer to this puzzle lies in the differences between the shia.
Engineer muhammad ali mirza official channel recommended for you. This book is a brief collection of some of ayatollah khamenei s. Sunni scholars express their gratitude towards ayatollah khamenei. Essentially, ayatollah khamenei seems to allow playing chess as long as there is no betting involved. As another difference, ayatollah khamenei is in iran, but ayatollah sistani is in iraq. The differences in figh is always small between marjas. More muslim marriages in north are breaking up in their first year than ever before, according to the scholars in north america who are having to cope with the increase in marital disputes and divorce cases. The fascinating aspect of the book was not that it was published in najaf by. Ayatollah sistani remembers his teacher imam khomeini. A marriage survival guide adapted by saleem bhimji from the article found on. Besides their nationalities and views on the necessity of theocracy during the ghayba, there is pretty remarkable difference between them. In the name of allah, the compassionate the merciful the office of his eminence, sayyid alsistani may he live long in najaf, hereby, announces that the. Ayatollah khamanei, despite being a theocrat and leading iran as one, is known for having rather liberal s. One is a religious and political leader in iran and the other is regarded as the highest spiritual authority for shiites in iraq and beyond.
Irans leader, ayatollah khamenei stated in response to a query. Sistani s views and those of khamenei, another source from isfahan told me. During his august 3 speech formally endorsing mahmoud ahmadinejad, ayatollah ali khamenei warned protesters that by imitation of ayatollah khomeini, they cannot deceive people. A deal was concluded between two people at a given price. Ayatollah ali al sistani in 2007 made two very critical statements. Postsistani iraq, iran, and the future of shia islam war on the rocks. Iran, meanwhile, ayatollah ali khamenei, the supreme leader of the. By reading the mujtahids book of masael, provided that, one is. Books the official website of the office of his eminence alsayyid. Contrast this against ayatollah sistani s very strong stance against playing chess, whether theres betting or not, or whether its on a computer or on a physical board.
Khamenei, sistani, and the fight for the soul of shiite islam. He believes in more power than alkhoei believes but less than that of khomeini. In the name of allah, the compassionate the merciful the office of his eminence, sayyid al sistani may he live long in najaf, hereby, announces that the crescent of the blessed month of ramadhan was not sighted after sunset thursday 29 shaban, and therefore tomorrow, friday, will be the last day of the month of shaban, and saturday is the first day of the holy month of ramadhan. Senior iranian clerics are moving there, including ali khomeini, the. The difference between a marja and a supreme leader.
Sistani believes that shiite clerics should stay out of active politics and remain as religious authorities, the source said. Ayatollah sistani opposed to hereditary of his succession. Recently, grand ayatollah ali alsistani, iraqs highest shiite authority, urged voters to turn out for that countrys march 7 parliamentary elections. Ayatollah sistanis doctrine differs from ayatollah khoeis. A shia who lives in the said vicinity of makkah must perform hajj alifrad or qiran, and he is free to choose whichever one he wants. Postsistani iraq, iran, and the future of shia islam. Battle of the ayatollahs why shia clerics are turning on irans. I heard in qom, iran, i can find all of my answers about the shia islam. When an ayatollah gains a significant following and they are recognized for religiously correct views, they are considered a marjaetaqlid, which in common parlance is grand ayatollah. Khamenei has spoken on this topic numerous times in the past decade, and such oral pronouncements do indeed have the same legal standing as a written fatwa.
Taharat well water taharat laws relating to the different types of water. Khamenei now is a very strong leader, said sheikh khaled albaghdadi, a najaf cleric clad in a white turban and loose brown robe, seated in. He also thinks nobody can claim to be acting on behalf and in absence of the hidden imam. Khamenei was mocking the oppositions claim to be to reviving the values of ayatollah khomeinithe founder of the islamic republic of iran and khamenei s predecessor as. He is the most important shiite cleric in iraq, where the population is about 60 percent shiite. Must watch 10 major facts about ayatullah sistani 2017. And with hezbollah as khamenei s local campaign manager, it. Another difference between sistani and the iranians. Aug 20, 2009 khamenei was mocking the oppositions claim to be to reviving the values of ayatollah khomeinithe founder of the islamic republic of iran and khameneis predecessor as supreme leader.
Jan 17, 2020 the separation of religion and state is deeply dividing the shiite world. The most prominent of these include ali al sistani, seyyed ali khamenei, muhammad alfayadh, muhammad saeed alhakim, and bashir alnajafi in najaf. Grand ayatollah ali alsistani council on foreign relations. Khamenei argues that today, homosexuality is a major problem in the western world. Nov 02, 2015 in bid to counter iran, ayatollah in iraq may end up emulating it posters featuring the image of grand ayatollah ali alsistani, spiritual leader of iraqs shiite muslims, on sale in baghdad last. It is just completely forbidden to play chess if you follow ayatollah sistani. Only a few of the most important ayatollahs are accorded the rank of grand ayatollah ayatollah uzma, great sign of god. Ayatollah sistani and the battle of najaf almonitor.
Given the varied succession processes, the landscape of the middle east also depends heavily on the sequence of sistani and khamenei s deaths. Islamic laws the official website of the office of his eminence al. He also speaks with iraqi visitors and gets some information through what is said. These edicts are found in the books a scholar publishes. Aug 01, 2015 while secretary of state john kerry and president obama do their best to paper over the brutality of the iranian regime and force through a nuclear agreement, irans religious leader has another. I also used to go frequently to the library of the revered shrine of imam rida in mashhad, for it was a very fine library. Irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei pens book with. Is the amount of difference of the shari times of various provinces, which is caused by the difference of their horizons, the same with respect to the times of all three daily obligatory prayers.
The post sistani and khamenei period international. His is a theological position based on an orthodox interpretation of shia islam that can never be compatible with theocracy. Ayatollah khomeini was a proponent of an islamic political theory. What is happening in iran is the result of injustice and the oppressive approach of. Looming successions will shape the middle east mon, jul 15, 2019 12. Taheri, himself iranian born, claims that he got the book from a friend in iran, the only place that the. Additionally, the primary difference between sistanis interpretation and the interpretation of grand ayatollahs khomeini and khamenei is reportedly in the range of power. The difference between these two hajj is that in qiran, a sacrifice is required while in ifrad, a sacrifice is not required. He has at times appeared to tacitly permit the development and stockpiling of nuclear weapons, but not their use. The only difference between sistanis wilayat alfaqih and the other two grand ayatollahs is in the range of power that a grand ayatollah has in ruling the islamic community.
In april 2004, another battle had raged between the mahdi army and usiraqi authorities. Regardless of its outcome, the competition between khamenei and sistani is part of a much broader clash between two shiite religious schools of thought that will not end with the death of either cleric. Jan, 2012 however, his point of view about wilayat alfaqih is more advanced than that of alkhoei. The only difference between sistani s wilayat alfaqih and the other two grand ayatollahs is in the range of power that a grand ayatollah has in ruling the islamic community. An economic crisis is making clerical rule look even less appealing. Despite the stark differences of opinion between tehran and najaf, the book mentioned above represents just one of the many proiran propaganda campaigns being launched in najaf. Khamenei s precise formulation, however, has varied. He is the most important shiite cleric in iraq, a nation that is about 60 percent shiite. Battle of the ayatollahs why shia clerics are turning on irans theocracy. Grand ayatollah ali alsistani is a source of emulation across the shiite world. What are the differences between ayatollah khamenei and. Alsistani responds to khameneis statements middle east.
And yet the 75yearold grand ayatollah ali alhusseini alsistani is. What is the difference between sistanis philosophy and that of irans government. In bid to counter iran, ayatollah in iraq may end up emulating it posters featuring the image of grand ayatollah ali al sistani, spiritual. Insulting the symbols of the sunni brothers, including the prophet muhammads wife aisha is forbidden. The office of his eminence, sayyid alsistani may he live long in najaf, hereby, announces that the crescent of the blessed month of ramadhan was not sighted after sunset thursday 29 shaban, and therefore tomorrow, friday, will be the last day of the month of shaban, and saturday is the first day of the holy month of ramadhan. Ayatollah khameneis letter to ayatollah sistani over. Sayyid monir alkhabbaz expressed in details on the scientific approach of grand ayatollah sistani, reiterating that the ayatollahs doctrine is totally different from that of grand ayatollah khoie in terms of jurisprudence fiqh and principle principle of jurisprudence usool.
It is no accident that khamenei translated two brotherhood books into. Jul 09, 2010 passing of shiite cleric fadlallah spells trouble for lebanon. One believes in walayat a figh and the other does not. Irans supreme leader ayatollah ali khamenei has penned a new book titled palestine, which makes some controversial statements about the jewish people, while outlining a plan to destroy the nation of israel. What explains the difference between estimated covid19 fatality rates in new york and california. There is no difference between territories occupied before and after the year 1967. Islamic laws by ayatullah sistani ayatullah sayyid ali alhussaini as sistani seestani xkp published. Slaughtering a dog or a pig or killing it by hunting does not make it pure as these animals cannot be made pure. In bid to counter iran, ayatollah in iraq may end up.
He was among the first islamic clerics to allow stem cell research and therapeutic cloning. What are the differences between sunni and shia hajj. Why khamenei and alsistani did not exchange greetings. I bet you dont even sympathise with ayatullah sistaniha for that matter, you dont even mention his name with reverence. In the name of allah, the compassionate the merciful the office of his eminence, sayyid alsistani may he live long in najaf, hereby. Laws of burial dafn rules related to a dying person. Kindly follow for regular updates and news about ayatollah syed ali khamenei, the supreme leader of the islamic republic of iran. Arab vs nonarab conflicts are set up by the arrogant front to destroy the muslim world. How are minorities received in societies that are predominantly muslim. He is the most important shiite cleric in iraq, where the population is. While the supreme leader is, by definition, the most powerful figure in. Ayatollah khamenei is also the supreme leader of iran, but ayatollah sistani is not.
You will never hear such words slip past the lips of irans ayatollah khamenei. Prophet muhammads honesty made sayyida khadija so fond of him. Are ayatollahs khomeini and khamenei accepted as a source of shia islam. Grand ayatollah sayyid ali husseini sistani born 4 august 1930, commonly known as ayatollah sistani, is one of the most powerful and influential twelver shia marja in iraq and the head of many of the hawzahs seminaries in najaf.
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