Ali Sistani quotes

Ali Sistani is a leading Iraqi Shia Grand Ayatollah and one of the most influential religious figures in the Islamic world. His guidance has played a critical role in shaping Iraq’s political and religious landscape, especially after 2003. He continues to be a major voice for moderation, national unity, and peace within Iraq. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Sistani's office refuses the replacement of the law [which excludes former Baath Party members from returning to public life] because it is not an Iraqi demand but it is a political demand to please some sides.

Ali Sistani

People are not finding potable water and you're bringing me juice? No.

Ali Sistani

Mr. Bremer, you are an American and I am an Iranian. I suggest we leave it up to the Iraqis to devise their constitution.

Ali Sistani

The council that will write the constitution should be elected, not hand-picked ... The constitution will be illegal if it is written by a council, whether that is chosen by the Americans or by what is called the Governing Council or by anyone else.

Ali Sistani