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SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Sistani Urges Continued Pursuit of Social Justice After Iraqi Elections

Independent Iraqi politician Abdul Hadi al-Hakim has announced that he met with Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali al-Sistani a day after the country’s parliamentary elections.

SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Sistani Extends Condolences to Ayatollah Ashrafi Shahroudi

Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani has offered his heartfelt condolences to Ayatollah Sheikh Mustafa Ashrafi Shahroudi following the passing of his wife.

ItalianoLa Repubblica Islamica dell’Iran vista dall’Imam di Mumbai

In visita in Iran, l’Hojjatoleslam Seyyed Ahmad Ali Abedi, rappresentante dell’Ayatollah Sistani in India e Imam della preghiera del venerdì sciita di Mumbai, ha sottolineato il ruolo eminente…

SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Vahid Khorasani Offers Condolences to Grand Ayatollah Sistani

Qom- Grand Ayatollah Hussein Vahid Khorasani, a senior Shia authority, extended his condolences to Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Sistani on the passing of his wife.

HOWZAHAyatollah Arafi Offers Condolences to Grand Ayatollah Sistani on the Passing of His Honorable Wife

Qom – Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Director of Seminaries, conveyed his condolences to Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani following the passing of his honorable and pious wife.

All StoriesImam Khamenei’s message of condolence to Ayatollah Sistani

Imam Khamenei has sent a message of condolence to Ayatollah Sistani following the passing of his honorable wife.

SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani Extends Condolences to Ayatollah Sistani

Qom– Grand Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani has offered condolences to Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani on the passing of his honorable wife.

SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Sistani’s Office Declares Monday as First Day of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447

Najaf – The office of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Husseini Sistani announced that Monday, August 25, 2025, marks the beginning of the month of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 AH, following confirmation of…

All StoriesAyat. Sistani Envoy: Unity and Vigilance Foiled Enemy Plots During 12-Day War

Qom – Hujjat al-Islam Seyyed Javad Shahrestani, representative of Grand Ayatollah Sistani in Iran, said that the unity and vigilance of the Iranian people and officials successfully thwarted…

All StoriesAyatollah Sistani’s Office rejects use of his image on Arbaeen pilgrimage banners

The office of Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani issued a statement Sunday rejecting the public display of his image on banners and posters, particularly along pilgrimage routes leading to the shrine…

SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Sistani Urges Islamic Nations to Act Swiftly to End Gaza Crisis

As Gaza faces an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe marked by famine, relentless bombardment, and mass civilian suffering, the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Sistani has issued an urgent…

SCHOLARSAyatollah Sistani Offers Condolences Following Tragic Fire in Kut

Najaf – The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husseini Sistani has extended heartfelt condolences to the people of Kut following a devastating fire that broke out in a shopping mall in the…

All StoriesSheikh Khaqani: Islamic World United Behind Iran, Calls for End to Zionist Regime

MASHHAD, Iran — In a powerful display of regional solidarity, Sheikh Hassanin Al-Khaqani, representative of Grand Ayatollah Sistani in Hilla, Iraq, declared that the Islamic Ummah is united in…

SCHOLARSTop Cleric slams Threats against Iran’s Supreme Leader

Amid the United States’ threats against the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Iraq’s top Shia cleric Ayatollah Ali Sistani warned against the dire consequences of such threats and also strongly…

SCHOLARSGrand Ayat. Sistani Condemns Israel’s Aggression Against Iran

The Office of Ayatollah Sistani strongly condemned Israel’s aggression against Iran and the martyrdom of a group of scientists, commanders, and civilians in a message.

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VideoAn Untold Story of Ayatollah Sistani’s Special Relationship with the Supreme Leader

An Untold Story of Ayatollah Sistani’s Special Relationship with the Supreme Leader; narrated by Hoj. Faqihi Esfahani

SCHOLARSGrand Ayat. Javadi Amoli meets with Top Cleric in Najaf

Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli has met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani while attending the house of top cleric in the holy city of Najaf.

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ReligiousThe rule of playing games of chance

Is it permissible to play games of chance of all kinds on electronic machines (computers) without betting or with betting?

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ReligiousThe rule of dice games

There is no problem in games using dice, as long as its not involved in gambling games.

SCHOLARSAyat. Sistani's representative in India offers condolences on passing of Pope Francis

Hujjat al-Islam Sayyid Ashraf Ali al-Gharwi, the representative of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Hosseini al-Sistani in India, has issued a message of condolences following the passing of Pope…

SCHOLARSAyat. Sistani pays tribute to Pope Francis after death

Following the passing of Pope Francis, the leader of the world's Catholics, the office of Ayatollah Sistani issued a message of condolence.

Islamic laws:

ReligiousCan I express my love to a girlfriend whom I like to marry?

Can I express my love to a girlfriend whom I like to marry before consuming the marriage contract (Nikah)?

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ReligiousCan I eat fish in a non-Muslim restaurant?

There are some conditions to eat fish in a non-Muslim restaurant that Ayatullah Sistani has pointed to them.

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ReligiousCan we give up fasting in a hot season of the year when the days are long?

If fasting prevents him from doing work as the sole source of earning of his livelihood i.e. it causes him weakness to the extent that he is unable to fast or causes excessive thirst, making…

Islamic laws:

ReligiousBreaking fast thinking it is not obligatory on you

If someone was certain that fasting is not obligatory on him, there is no kaffara on him nor is any fidya payable. However, Qadha is obligatory on him.

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ReligiousIt is permissible to deposit [money] in non-Muslim banks?

It is permissible to deposit [money] in non-Muslim (private or state-owned) banks? Even if to gain interest?

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ReligiousIs khums on depositing money obligatory?

Khums is payable on what has surpassed his annual needs, except in the case of a government employee in a Muslim state that deposits his salary into a state or private bank.

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ReligiousWhat is the duty of a person who has a lot of doubts in Wudu’, Prayer, Ghusl, etc.?

Some individuals experience significant doubt in their religious matters to the extent that it disrupts their lives, particularly their spiritual practices. What is the duty of such individuals…

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Religious'Iddah is not necessary if no sexual intercourse has taken place

A woman who took divorce from her husband (the wedding ceremony was not held) is not necessary to perform `Iddah.

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ReligiousThe need for two witnesses while divorce is recited

The presence of two just Mo'men (believer) male witnesses is required; without their presence the divorce would not be in order.