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ayatollah: see Shiites Shiites [Arab., shiat Ali,=the party of Ali], the second largest branch of Islam, Shiites currently account for 10%–15% of all Muslims. Shiite Islam originated as a political movement supporting Ali (cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, the Prophet of
..... Click the link for more information. . ayatollahIn the Shiite branch of Islam, a high-ranking religious authority regarded by his followers as the most learned person of his age. The ayatollah's authority rests on the infallible imam. His legal decisions are accepted as binding by his personal followers and (in the present day) by the wider community. ayatollah one of a class of Iranian Shiite religious leaders Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | QUETTA, November 12, 2009 (Balochistan Times): Minister of State for Industries and Production Dr Ayatullah Durrani has revealed that Hakim Ali Zardari, father of Co-chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and President Asif Ali Zardari has established contacts with leaders of National Awami Party (NAP) Sardar Attaullah Mengal and Nawab Khair Bux Marri over the issue of Balochistan. One of its co-founders is Iraqi-born Ayatullah Mahmoud Shahroudi, who until recently was Iran's Chief Justice. 12 as Supreme Leader Ayatullah Ali Khamenei was said to have ordered the arrest of reformist ex-speaker Mehdi Karubi, one of the losing candidates in the June 12 vote which he said was grossly rigged. |
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