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How does a person become an Ayatollah?
To become an Ayatollah one must complete 4 levels of Islamic Jurisprudence within Shia Islam, and be regarded as a mujtahid. Not to be confused with Grand Ayatollah.
Who was the first Ayatollah?
Sayyid Ruhollah Khomeini
Ruhollah Khomeini
| The Ayatollah Sayyid Ruhollah Khomeini | |
|---|---|
| روحالله خمینی | |
| 1st Supreme Leader of Iran | |
| In office 3 December 1979 – 3 June 1989 | |
| President | Abolhassan Banisadr Mohammad-Ali Rajai Ali Khamenei |
What is an ayatollah in Shia?
Definition of ayatollah : a religious leader among Shiite Muslims —used as a title of respect especially for one who is not an imam.
Who runs Iran?
President of Iran
| President of the Islamic Republic of Iran | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Ebrahim Raisi since 3 August 2021 | |
| Style | Mr. President His Excellency |
| Status | Head of government |
| Member of | Cabinet Expediency Discernment Council Supreme National Security Council Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution |
Who is Ayatollah in Pakistan?
As Basheer Hussain Najafi has chosen to reside in Najaf, Iraq, Muhammad Hussain Najafi is the only marja in Pakistan. He is running Hawza in Sargodha….Muhammad Hussain Najafi.
| Grand Ayatollah Muhammad Hussain Najafi Dhakku آيت الله العظمى محمد حسین نجفى ڈھکو | |
|---|---|
| Based in | Sargodha, Pakistan |
| Period in office | 1980–present |
| Post | Marja’, Ayatollah |
What is the role of an Ayatollah?
The role of the ayatollah, a title that designates a high-ranking religious leader, in Shi’a Islam became widely known following the Iranian revolution of 1979 and was again widely publicized during the Iraqi War that toppled Saddam Hussein , Iraq’s leader from 1979 to 2003.
What does the name ayatullah mean?
[ 4 syll. a- ya – tol – lah, ay -atoll- ah ] The baby boy name Ayatollah is pronounced AY AHT OW LAH †. Ayatollah’s language of origin is Arabic and it is also used mainly in the Arabic language. The name is of the meaning ‘sign of God’. See also the related categories, god and arabic.
What does the name alayaha mean?
Alayah ▲ as a name for girls. The name Alayah means “exalted, sublime; to ascend; joyful”. Alayah is an alternate spelling of Alaia (Arabic, Hebrew, Basque).
What is the meaning of Ayatollah?
ayatollah – a high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well. The Islamic revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini during which monarchy was overthrown and the Islamic Republic was proclaimed, took place in Iran in 1979.