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About Marji'ya and events in Iraq - Episode 2
Ayatollah Shahid Al-Sadr & Imam Khomeini
Marja`iyah demands Islam be the source of law in Iraq const
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HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Marajay At-Taqlid, or objects of emulation, the top religious and spiritual leaders Ayatullah Muhammad Ishaq Al-Fayyaz and Ayatullah Ali Husseini As-Sistani, based in the holy city of Najaf, have demanded that Islam be the sole source of legislation in Iraq's new constitution.
Turkish students call on Ayatullah Tabrezi
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HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: A group of Turkish students visited Ayatullah Al-Mirza Jawwad At-Tabrezi in his office situated in the holy city of Qom, Iran.
Ayat Tabrezi hosts grand program marking Eid Al-Ghadeer
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HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Marking the auspicious occasion of Eid Al-Ghadeer, offices of Ayaat organized special festive programs besides various other organizations and bodies on 18 Zolhejjeh.
Najaf Marjay calls to follow Ahlul Bayt (p)’s teachings
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Said Al-Hakim, one of the four Marajay in Holy Najaf, has greeted all believers across the globe on Eid-ol Azha praying that may Allah bless all with accepting their deeds, keep the Islamic world in peace and protection and ‘make us among those who work in His way’.
Marja`iyah voices approval of Iraq historic elections
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HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Al-Marja`iyah Ad-Diniyah, or the top religious authority, on Monday expressed strong approval of the conduct of the country's first multiparty elections in decades while early returns showed Monday United Iraqi Alliance ran strong in Sunday's elections.
Ayat Sistani renews call for participation in polls
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HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: In a time when election preparations in Iraq reaching its final stages with opening of 900 polling stations in 14 countries, Marjaiyah Ad-Diniyah (religious authority) has renewed his call to Iraqis to fully participate in the vote scheduled for Jan. 30.
Ayat Sistani appeals for calm after aides martyred
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HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani has appealed all Iraqis to remain peaceful after two of his aides have been martyred in separate attacks apparently aimed at inflaming sectarian conflict.
Marjaiyah orders renovation of destructed churches
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Marjaiyah in Holy Najaf Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani has ordered renovation and repair of all churches in the country that were attacked by terrorists through bomb blasts since after the ouster of Saddam regime.
Qom Ayat slams holy cities attacks, urges Iraqis keep joining hands
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HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Ayatullah Al-Mirza Jawwad At-Tabrezi has expressed his great shock and grief on the terror attacks in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in which at least 70 people were martyred and nearly 200 injured.
Marjaiyah convenes emergency meet, leaders appeal for calm
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HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Al-Marjaiyah Ad-Diniyah, which centers in the City of the Gate of Knowledge - Al-Imam Ali (peace be upon him) -, as well as Shia, Sunni religious scholars regardless of any differences, officials of different religions and parties, social and political figures, and cultural foundations have strongly condemned terror attacks in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.
Hawzah shocked, demands apology from Jordan king
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Al-Hawzah Al-Ilmiyah in the holy city of Najaf has attacked comments of Jordan’s monarch Abdullah II in which he warned against formation of a Shia government in Iraq and said that Shias of Iraq follow Iran, terming it a flat interference in Iraqi internal affairs and demanded apology from the king.
Ayat Modarresi condemns terrorism in holy cities
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HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: Holy Karbala-based Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Taqi Al-Modarresi has issued a statement in which he denounced terror attacks in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.
Ayat Al-Abhari buried in Holy Qom
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HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Al-Fatimi Al-Abhari was laid to rest in the holy shrine compound of Seyyedeh Fatimeh Al-Masoumeh (a.s.), daughter of Al-Imam Mousa Al-Kazim (a.s.), in the holy city of Qom on Saturday.
Marjaiyah rejects election delay; Govt, US determined to keep date
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: As Holy Najaf Marjaiyah said that delaying the Iraqi general elections scheduled for January 30 would be “unacceptable”, Iraq's electoral commission ruled out delay, while the Iraqi government as well as the United States said they were determined to hold the landmark elections as planned.
Tributes paid to Grand Ayat Shirazi on 3rd death anniversary
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KUWAIT CITY: Third Death Anniversary of late Grand Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad bin Al-Mahdi Al-Husseini Ash-Shirazi was observed in different countries with respect.
Marjaiyah pushes for big vote turnout
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt: As Holy Najaf Marjaiyah has launched a massive get-out-the-vote campaign for Iraq's upcoming election an international conference on the political future of Iraq on Tuesday pressed the interim Iraqi government to make sure as many people as possible take part in January 30 polls.
Ayat Lankarani underscores religious propagators’ crucial mission
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HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Ayatullah Fazel Lankarani has expressed his emphasis on the crucial duties of muballeghin (religious propagators) in the present critical time.
Lebanon conference debates thoughts of Ayat Mousa Sadr
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BEIRUT, Lebanon: Fifth annual conference to debate thoughts and case of Lebanese spiritual leader Ayatullah Mousa As-Sadr was held in Lebanon marking 26th anniversary of his going missing.
Karbala Ayat calls on Najaf Marajay, discusses sensitive situation
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Ayatullah Sayyed Mortaza Al-Qazwini held meetings with Holy Najaf Marjaiyaat in the holy city of Najaf.
Ayat Sistani delegation, Ayat Modarresi discuss Iraq situation
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: A delegation of Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Husseini As-Sistani met with Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Taqi Al-Modarresi in the holy city of Karbala, which houses the holy shrines of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (p) and Al-Abbas (p).
Marjaiyah calls for peaceful solution of Fallujah issue
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: A representative of Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Husseini As-Sistani has declared that stance of Al-Marjaiyah Ad-Diniyah is same about Fallujah as was during the incidents of Holy Najaf.
Marjay from Najaf: No one has right to bargain on Al-Quds
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: One of the four grand Marajay of Holy Najaf, Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Said At-Tabatabai Al-Hakim has said that no one has right to deviate from or bargain on the issue of Al-Quds which is the first of two Qiblas and Islamic supremacy over it is confirmed.
Ali (p) an embodiment of Islam, Ayatullah Al-Hakim
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Said At-Tabatabai Al-Hakim has offered his condolences to Al-Imam Al-Mehdi Al-Montazar (peace be upon him) and all believers across the world on the martyrdom anniversary of Batl-ol Islam (Hero of Islam), Sayyed-ol Wasiyyeen and Amir-ol Mo’minin Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (peace be upon them), where the hand transgressor of Allah's religion assassinated him, the hand of treachery and deviation, during his prayers and worship to his Lord, in an honorable night, the Night of Qadr.
Hawzah shocked over recruits massacre, clans warn
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Al-Hawzah Al-Ilmiyah An-Najaf Al-Ashraf expressed its deep shock over the massacre of 50 innocent army recruits on Saturday at the hands of terrorist group of Abu-Musab Az-Zarqawi near Baquba northeast of Baghdad while the southern clans threatened the terrorists with revenge for the killing of their soldier sons.
Patriarch Delly confers vote with Marja’iyah
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HOLY CITYOF NAJAF, Iraq: Al-Marjay Ad-Dini Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani received on Thursday patriarch of the Chaldean Church Emmanuel Delly in his office in the Holy City of Najaf.
Iraqi minister discusses latest situation with Marjaiyaat
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HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Finance minister of the Interim Government of the Republic of Iraq Adil Abd al-Mahdi held talks with Marja’iyaat in the Holy City of Najaf, home to the holy shrine of Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (p), last week.
Ayat Fazel urges focus on Quran, prophet (p) and Ahlul Bayt (p)
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HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Ayatollah Muhammad Fazel Lankarani in his message marking the blessed month of revelation of Quran and other celestial books, the auspicious month of Ramadan, extended felicitations to all Muslims, in particular followers of Ahlul Bayt (s) and all lovers of worship and supplications to Allah.
Maraje in Ramadan messages call for unity to foil conspiracies
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: On the occasion of the advent of holy month of Ramadan, Marajay Ad-Diniyah (religious authorities) have called for unity to thwart conspiracies designed by enemies aimed at causing harm to Muslims and particularly Iraqis, and given significant advices to the oppressed nation in the present critical situation.
Govt delegation meets Marajay, reveals projects for Najaf
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: A government delegation on Wednesday October 27 held meetings with Al-Marajay Ad-Diniyah in the holy city of Najaf and unveiled two significant projects for the City of Imam Ali (p) aimed at facilitating millions of visitors.
Ramadan abolishes social and moral vices, Ayat Shirazi
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HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Ayatollah Nasir Makarem Shirazi said that upon the rise of crescent of the auspicious month of Ramadan, the breeze of felicity blows, and a noticeable wave of reformation is observed in the life of Moslems all around the world.
Ayat Fayyaz calls for in time vote, urges Iraqis to fully participate
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: In first statement of its kind, one of four Marajay in the holy city of Najaf, Ayatullah Sheikh Nabil Ishaq Fayyaz, has stressed on the necessity of holding elections on time.
Ayat Sistani calls for Iraqis abroad to vote, issues verdict
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Marja’iyah Ad-Diniyah (religious authority) Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani has issued a fatwa (verdict) that recording of names in the electoral records, work on which will start in the beginning of next month for preparation for the January elections, is obligatory.
Marja’iyah stresses on holding free and fair elections
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Saeed Al-Hakim said Iraq’s upcoming elections are crucial concerning the Iraqi people, because it takes place for the first time in the nations’ contemporary history.
Ayat Sistani at Najaf meeting calls on followers to vote
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HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Iraqi politicians said Thursday after a meeting in Holy Najaf with the spiritual leader of Iraq Ayatullah Sayed Ali As-Sistani that the cleric has urged his followers to take part in promised January elections exercising their right to vote.
War on terror aims at hegemony over Muslims, Ayat Lankarani
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HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Ayatullah Muhammad Fazel Lankarani issued a message marking the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Imam Muhammad bin Hassan Al-Hojja Al-Mehdi (May Allah hasten his reappearance).
Ayat Modarresi urges for sticking to Candle of Hope
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Holy Karbala’s Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Taqi Al-Modarresi, on the occasion of birth anniversary of Monqez-ol-Bashariyah (Savior of Humanity) Al-Imam Al-Hujjah (peace be upon him), has urged Iraqis to stick more firmly to the Candle of Hope (Al-Imam Al-Mehdi) to get rid of problems being faced by them.
Holy Qom: Lectures of Ayatullah Tabrezi recommence
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HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Ayatullah Al-Mirza Jawwad At-Tabrezi has resumed delivering lectures in Bahs Al-Kharej.
Ayat Tabrezi’s visit to Syria holy Shrines
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DAMASCUS, Syria: Ayatullah Sheikh Mirza Jawwad At-Tabrezi paid a visit to the holy shrines of Aqeelah Bani Hashem Sayyedah Zaynab bint-e-Ali Al-Kubra (a.s.) and Sayyedah Roqayya (a.s.), daughter of her brother Al-Imam al-Hussein (a.s.).
Najaf: Marja’iyaat warn against sidelining Shiites
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Iraqi vice-president Dr Ibrahim Al-Jafari contacted with Marja’iyaat Ad-Diniyah (the highest religious authorities) in Iraq informing them about details concerning Shiites situation and that the government seeks Shiites exclusion in political process, Iraqi sources said.
Ayatullah Al-Hakim memorial day observed in Holy Najaf
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: First martyrdom anniversary of Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Baqer Al-Hakim, chairman Supreme Council of Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI) and son of grand marje of Shiia world Ayatullah Al-Uzma Sayyed Mohsin Al-Hakim (late), was observed in the holy city of Najaf.
Holy Najaf Maraje conclave advises how to treat violence
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Amid escalating violence in Iraq, Marjaiyah Ad-Diniyah (Religious Authority) held a meeting in Holy Najaf to discuss elections calling the interim government to treat deteriorating security situation with wisdom.
Hawza backs protests calling Sadr to leave
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Holy Najaf Hawza has supported the demonstrations being continued in the holy city for the second week ceaselessly demanding Moqtada As-Sadr and his Mehdi militia to leave Najaf.
Ayat Sistani demands PM release Hezbollah captives
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Iraq’s Al-Bayyanah newspaper reported that Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani contacted on telephone with Iraqi Premier Ayad Alawi demanding him release of detained fighters and leaders of Hezbollah Movement in Iraq immediately and without hesitation.
Ayat Sistani urges deal compliance, visits shrine after 10 years
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Holy Najaf Governor Adnan Az-Zorfi, Mehdi militia leader Moqtada As-Sadr and representative of Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim’s Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq held meeting with Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani at Marjaiyah office in the holy city of Najaf on Monday.
Ayat Mussa Sadr still imprisoned, says son
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CANBERRA, Australia: In connection with the political and legal campaign being led by the families of abducted Lebanese cleric and spiritual leader Ayatullah Mussa As-Sadr and two of his companions aimed at knowing their obscure fate, As-Sadr’s son and the family lawyer Shibli Malat held talks in Sydney, Australia under the title of “The Campaign of Truth and Accountability”.
World scholars condole on demise of Ahsaa Ja’faria Court judge
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AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: Al-Marjaiyah Ad-Diniyah (religious authorities), grand scholars and personalities, authors, intellectuals, thinkers as well as organizations from different parts of the globe have expressed deep grief and shock over the sad demise of grand Saudi cleric Ayatullah Sheikh Muhammad Salman Al-Hajeri.
Ahsaa Ja’faria Court judge passes away
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AHSAA, Saudi Arabia: Ayatullah Sheikh Muhammad Ibn Salman Al-Hajeri has expired in Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia, on Monday morning 22 Rajab, 6 September.
US, Canada scholars support Ayat Sistani peace plan
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DETROIT, United States: A big group of religious scholars, prayer leaders and preachers residing in the United States and Canada sent a letter of thankfulness and congratulation to Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani for his successful efforts to solve the Holy Najaf crisis.
Memorial programs for Ayat Shirazi held in Karbala
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: A memorial gathering and an exhibition were held in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, to mark the twenty-fourth death anniversary of Islamic thinker martyr Ayatullah As-Sayyed Hasan Ash-Shirazi and commemorating Ulema and Martyrs.
Britain: Services of Ayatullah Hakim lauded
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LONDON, Britain: British capital London witnessed first commemoration ceremony in connection with the martyrdom anniversary of late Ayatullah Syed Muhammad Baqer Al-Hakim.
Holy Najaf Marja felicitates on Imam Ali (p) birthday
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: One of the four Grand Maraje of the Holy Najaf, Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Saeed Al-Hakim has extended heartiest greetings to believers the world over on the auspicious occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Imam Ali (pbuh).
Marajay meet as Najaf ready for 13 Rajab celebrations
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: As the City of Peace – Holy Najaf – prepares to welcome its visitors and to hold celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Sayyedul Awsiya, Commander of Faithful Al-Imam Ali (pbuh) on 13 Rajab that falls this year on Monday 30 August, Iraq's Religious Authorities known as Marjaiyah held talks on Saturday.
Ayaat abducted in Holy Najaf
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Unknown armed men have abducted three religious personalities that include two Ayaat and one Hujjatul Islam in the holy city of Najaf.
Ayat Sistani reaches Holy Najaf with flocks
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani, accompanied by tens of thousands of Iraqis, arrived in the holy city of Imam Ali (p) – Holy Najaf – on peace mission to save the city and the Haideri shrine from further damage as a mortar attack on Kufa mosque and a shooting at a demonstration claimed 74 people and wounded more than 350 others.
Memorial service to honor Ayat al-Hakim held in Canada
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WINDSOR, Canada: Marking the martyrdom of Iraqi leader Ayatullah Sayed Muhammad Baqir Al-Hakim, hundreds of people gathered at Windsor Mosque last week.
Fighting in Najaf is forbidden: Marje
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KUWAIT CITY: Marje Ad-Dini Ayatullah As-Sayyed Muhammad Al-Mehri has said fighting in the holy city of Najaf is Haram (unlawful) stressing that he who is killed therein will not be considered a martyr.
Kazemiyah meeting centers on City of Imam Ali (p), Marjaiyah
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HOLY CITY of KAZEMIYAH, Iraq: As Iraq is passing through tough circumstances, religious leaderships continued efforts for stopping the bloodshed in the holy land and extinction of flames of battle and caravan of intensive meetings and discussions aimed at finding a unified stance going on.
Ayat Sistani returns, urges Iraqis to march on Najaf: “We are sorry your sacred shrine has been tarnished…”
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BASRA, Iraq: Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani has arrived back in the country from Britain on Wednesday and urged Iraqis to march on the “burning city” of Najaf as fighting round one of the holiest shrines neared a climax, an aide to one of Sistani's representatives in the southern city of Basra said.
Karbala Ayaat conclave utters solidarity with Hawza
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sabzavary – son of late Marje Dini Grand Ayatullah Sayyed Abdel Aala As-Sabzavary – held talks with Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Taqi Al-Modarresi and his brother Ayatullah Sayyed Hadi Al-Modarresi in Modarresi office in the holy city of Karbala.
Shirazi delegation calls on Ayat Sistani in London
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LONDON, Britain: A representative delegation of Ayatullah Sayyed Sadiq Ash-Shirazi visited Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani in London hospital.
Ayat Sistani urges respect for 'Holy Najaf'
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DUBAI: Iraq's Ayatullah Ali As-Sistani has called for the holy city of Najaf to be respected, an aide said on Thursday in London where the Ayatullah is being treated for a heart problem.
Ayat Sistani in stable condition after angioplasty
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LONDON: Iraq's Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani was in stable condition Saturday according to medics team following a procedure to unblock a coronary artery, his London office said.
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