Ayatollah Sistani

Grand 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.

Imam Hussain Holy Shrine adopts translation of Sayed Muhammad Baqir Al-Sistani’s works into Indonesian

The International Quranic Preaching Center at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the launch of a project to translate the works of Sayed Muhammad Baqir, son of Grand Ayatollah Sayed Ali Al-Hussaini Al-Sistani, into Indonesian, with the aim of disseminating contemporary Islamic thought among Muslim communities.

Ayatollah Sistani’s office urges no memorial services for top cleric’s wife

The office of Iraq’s top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani said holding any memorial services for the cleric’s late wife outside of Najaf and in other Iraqi provinces is prohibited.

Secretary General of Majlis-e- Ulama-e-Hind expresses condolences on demise of Ayatollah Sistani's wife

In a condolence message issued by Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Hind, the Secretary General, Maulana Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ayatollah Sistani's wife.

Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi offers condolences on demise of Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s wife

Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, The Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi, extended condolences to Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani following the demise of his wife.

Tanzeemul Makatib Hold Condolence Meeting For Late Wife of Ayatollah Sistani

A condolence and memorial meeting was held at Tanzeemul Makatib Lucknow in memory of the late wife of the Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali al-Husayni Sistani.

Director of Iran's Seminaries offers condolences demise of Grand Ayatollah Sistani's wife

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

Condolence Message From Ayatollah Sistani’s Representative in India on Demise of His Wife

Maulana Sayyid Ashraf Al-Garwi, the representative of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hussaini Sistani in India, expressed his deep condolences on the passing of the respected wife of the Grand Marja.

Pak Senator Sends Condolences Message on demise of Wife of Grand Ayatollah Sistani

Senator Allama Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri, Chairman of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Pakistan, has expressed his heartfelt condolences on the passing of the respected wife of the Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani.

Imam Khamenei offers condolences on demise of Grand Ayatollah Sistani's wife

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

ABWA Secretary General Offers Condolences on the Demise of Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s Wife

Ayatollah Reza Ramazani, Secretary General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly extended condolences to Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani following the demise of his esteemed wife.

Condolence Message from President of Anjuman-E-Sharie Shian J&K on demise of Ayatollah Sistani’s Wife

Hujjatul Islam wal Muslimeen Agha Syed Hassan al-Musavi al-Safvi, President of Anjuman Shari Shia Jammu & Kashmir, expressed deep sorrow and grief on the demise of the respected wife of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani (may his shadow remain long). 

Wife of Grand Ayatollah Sistani passes away

The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (A.S) in Iraq announced the demise of the wife of the Supreme Religious Authority, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani.  

Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s office declares Monday as first day of Rabi’ul Awwal

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 the crescent moon sighting on Sunday evening.

Ayatollah Sistani urges Arbaeen pilgrims to uphold prayer, sincerity, modesty

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani called on Arbaeen pilgrims to uphold timely prayer, heartfelt sincerity, and dignified modesty during their sacred journey—key pillars he says ensure spiritual acceptance and lasting reward.

Ayatollah Sistani envoy: Arbaeen is a global call to resist oppression

In a message to Arbaeen pilgrims, Hojatoleslam Seyyed Murtaza Kashmiri, representative of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Sistani in Europe, described the annual pilgrimage as “not merely a religious ceremony, but a global symbol of awakening, loyalty to the truth, and rejection of oppression and tyranny.”

Ayatollah Sistani’s office bans use of his image in public spaces ahead of Arbaeen

The office of Iraq’s top Shia cleric issued a statement forbidding political and service institutions from displaying his image in public spaces, particularly during the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Grand Ayatollah Sistani urges Arab, Muslim nations to take action over worsening Gaza famine

Iraq’s prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has decried the catastrophic humanitarian conditions in Gaza, particularly the deepening famine, calling on Arab and Muslim nations to take proper measures to end the appalling tragedy.

Ayatollah Sistani: Purchase of Israeli products not allowed

Iraq’s top Shia cleric Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani considered the purchase of Israeli goods to be unlawful.

Iraqi Interior Ministry dismisses rumors of Grand Ayatollah Sistani's injury

The Counter-Rumors Center of Iraq’s Interior Ministry has categorically denied recent social media claims alleging that Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the country’s top Shia cleric, had been injured.

Ayatollah Sistani strongly condemns Israel's aggression against Iran

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

Lebanese victims of ‘pager explosion’ meet Grand Ayatollah Sistani

Several Lebanese victims of the so-called “pager explosion” met with Grand Shia Marja Ayatollah Ali Sistani on Sunday, following his earlier condemnation of the attack as a "barbaric aggression."  

Lebanese President inquires about Ayatollah Sistani's health

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke by phone on Sunday with Sayyed Muhammad Reza Sistani, son of Grand Ayatollah Sistani.

Official representative of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Husseini Sistani:

Hujjat al-Islam Shahrestani: WikiShia is a strategic asset for Iran and Islamic Revolution

In a meeting with WikiShia researchers, Hujjat al-Islam Jawad Shahrestani, representative of Grand Ayatollah Sistani, praised the WikiShia encyclopedia as a vital intellectual asset for Iran and the Islamic Revolution.

Youth Must Excel in Every Field to Uplift Nation and Society – Ayatollah Sistani Representative in India

Representative of Ayatollah Sistani in India said: Our youth should become experts in whatever field they enter, so that they become a necessity for the nation and community, not a burden.

Grand Ayatollah Sistani condoles demise of Pope Francis

The office of Ayatollah Sistani issued a message of condolence following the passing of Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, the text of which is as follows:

Grand Ayatollah Sistani offers condolences over demise of prominent Kashmiri scholar

The office of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s senior Shia cleric, has issued a formal message of condolence following the death of Kashmiri religious scholar Allama Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir al-Moosavi al-Najafi.

Grand Ayatollah Sistani receives Iraqi doctor after returning from Gaza

His Eminence the supreme religious authority Sayed al-Sistani, received the Iraqi doctor Dr. Mohammed Abu Ragheef al-Mousawi after his return from the Gaza Strip.