Ayatollah - Wikipedia Ayatollah[a] is a title for high-ranking Twelver Shia clergy It came into widespread usage in the 20th century [4][5] Those who hold this title must be men and specialists in Islamic sciences such as jurisprudence (fiqh) and principles (usul), often teaching in seminaries The next lower rank among these clergy is Hojjatoleslam Originally used as a title bestowed by popular clerical acclaim
Khamenei. ir Ayatollah Javadi Amoli: The Leader of the Islamic Revolution devoted his blessed life to safeguarding Islam, the dignity of Muslims, and the Independence of the country Statement by the Secretary General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, on the Martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei (may his soul be sanctified)
Who is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? – NBC4 Washington What to know about Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader killed in U S -Israeli strikes Khamenei dramatically remolded the Islamic Republic after he took the reins following the death of