ayatullah
Also known as ʾĀyat-u Allāh
Ayatollah is a title for high-ranking Twelver Shia clergy. It came into widespread usage in the 20th century. 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.
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An Ayatollah is a high-ranking title for male clergy in Twelver Shia Islam who are experts in Islamic law and theology, typically teaching in seminaries. The title became widely used in the 20th century and represents one of the most senior positions in the Shia religious hierarchy, with only a few ranks above it.
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