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Bookmark or Share- What is an Ayatollah? (with pictures) - Cultural WorldThe title of ayatollah, which means sign of God, is given to Shi'a clerics who have amassed many followers and become experts in religious, ethical, philosophical, and jurisprudence matters. It is the highest rank of Shi'a theologians.
- Ayatollah Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe meaning of AYATOLLAH is a religious leader among Shiite Muslims —used as a title of respect especially for one who is not an imam.
- Ruhollah Khomeini | Biography, Exile, Revolution, & Facts | BritannicaAyatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was the architect of the Iranian Revolution and the first leader (rahbar) of the Islamic republic established in 1979. He articulated the concept of velāyat-e faqīh (“guardianship of the jurist”) using a historical basis, which underlay Iran ’s Islamic republic.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Who is Iran's supreme leader and how powerful ...Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has the final say on all major policies, serves as commander-in-chief of the armed forces and controls the Revolutionary Guard.
- Iran: How Ayatollah Khamenei became its most powerful manAyatollah Ali Khamenei is Iran's spiritual leader and its highest authority - he has the final say over all government matters in the country.
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