Ayatullah Sistani becomes seriously ill

By: Ismail Zabeeh

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Ayatullah Ali As-Sistani is suffering from severe heart problem and a team of specialists is treating him, an aide to the Ayatullah told Thursday.

Hamid Khaffaf said this is first time that Ayatullah As-Sistani, 73, is suffering with heart trouble.

The news of his bad health came when Mehdi militia led by Moqtada As-Sadr is clashing with US forces in the holy city of Najaf. During the clashes, Haideri Shrine has been damaged.

All mo’mineen are requested to pray for immediate recovery of Ayatullah As-Sistani’s health as well as for the safety of all Maraje Uzzam from the enemies especially in this sensitive time.

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