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Regarding the Health of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani

In the past couple of days we have witnessed several news agencies spread rumors about the health of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani. I.M.A.M. reassures the public that such news is inaccurate. Our most recent communications with the head office reflect that he is in good health and is resuming his daily activities in his office as usual.

Response to Questions from Washington Post

English translation of the response by the Office of His Eminence Ayatullah Seestani in Najaf to questions from Washington Post.

The crime against the holy shrines of in Iraq.

The Statement from Ayatullah Seestani’s Office in Najaf concerning the crime against the holy shrines of Imam Al-Hadi and Imam Al-Askari (may Allah bless them) in Iraq.

Response by the Office of His Eminence Ayatullah Seestani in Najaf to question By Fox News

English Translation of the response by the Office of His Eminence Ayatullah Seestani in Najaf to question By Fox News:
North America Office
Announcement Regarding the New Crescent of the Holy Month of Safar 1431
The Crescent Moon Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America announces there were no reports of sightings of the crescent moon in North America on sunset Friday the 15th of January 2010. As a result, Saturday January 16th, 2010, will be the 30th of the Month of Muharram and Sunday January 17th, 2010 will be considered the 1st...
Regarding the Saudi statements directed toward the Marjaeya
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon both of you,It is no secret from your Excellencies, nor from the remaining officials in the Saudi Arabian Kingdom, that the recent vile and inappropriate statements by Shaykh Al-Ureifi about the Shia Muslims, the Followers of Ahl-ul-Bayt and of the Prophet, and the Supreme Religious Authority of the Musl...
Announcement Regarding the New Crescent of the Holy Month of Muharram 1431
The Crescent Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America announces the verified sighting of the crescent moon in several areas of North America  after sunset on Thursday 17 December 2009. As a result, Friday December 18, 2009, will be the first day of the month of Muharram for the year 1431 A.H. Accordingly, the day of As...

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Sunday, May 17, 2009
Grand Ayatollah Bahjat (may Allah bless his soul)
By Administrator Account @ 4:41 PM :: 813 Views :: North America Office 		 
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
 
I.M.A.M. mourns the Muslims for the departure of
His EminenceGrand Ayatollah
Sheikh Mohammad Taqi Bahjat
(may Allah bless his soul)
who passed away earlier in the day in the holy city of Qom.
     His Eminence was born in the City of Foumin in the Northern villages of Iran in 1334 A.H. and spent his life serving Ahl-ul-Bayt peace be upon them.  He spent part of his time in the Holy City of Najaf as a student under the tutelage of the great scholars such as Sayyid Abu al-Hassan al-Asfahani, and Sayyid Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei may Allah bless their souls. He returned to the Holy City of Qum continuing his work until he became one of its renowned  Jurists.

    We pay our condolences to the Imam of our time peace be upon him, and we ask Allah the almighty to bless him and shower him with His Mercy.
     I.M.A.M. will be holding "Majlis al-Fatiha". The details will follow soon insha Allah.
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