| Name | Ali Al-sistani |
| Date of Birth | August 4, 1930 (Age: 92) |
| Place of Birth | Iran |
About
Ali Al-sistani was born on August 4, 1930 in Iran. This Shia Islamic Marja (religious leader) was put forward for the Nobel Peace Prize on multiple times. He is best known for serving as the head of the Hawza (seminary) at Najaf, which is located in Iraq. His writings on the subject of religion include titles such as A Code of Practice For Muslims in the West and Contemporary Legal Rulings in Shia Law.
Early in his life, he pursued his education under the tutelage of Grand Ayatollah Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei. At the beginning of his thirties, he achieved the highly esteemed position of Ijtihad among Islamic scholars. His formal religious stances include the permitting of most forms of contraception as well as the restriction of dance and certain types of music. He was the son of a prominent Islamic religious scholar and spent his childhood in Mashhad, which is located in Iran.
Net Worth
Ali Al-Sistani is an Iranian religious leader and marja who has a net worth of $200 million dollars. He is the head of the Hawza of Najaf, Iraq and has been described as the “highest authority” in Shia Islam. He is also a member of the Assembly of Experts. Al-Sistani has been outspoken on political issues, issuing several fatwas that have been critical of the actions of the United States and its allies in Iraq.
Books
Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Husayni al-Sistani is the marja of the Hawza in Najaf, Iraq, and the most prominent Shia authority for Shia Muslims worldwide. He is often referred to as “Ayatollah Sistani”, ” Grand Ayatollah Sistani” or “Sistani”. He has written many books, which are highly respected by Shia Muslims.
