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Ayatollah means literally one who is the sign of Exalted God among people. those who entered the Howzeh, after passing the levels and religious courses , recieved the Title of Ayatollah. some one who is ayatollah , is skillfull in religious sciences like jurisprudence, theology and Hadith and Arabic logic and the praying Judgment in Islam Religion.
There is no synonym for Ayatollah since it refers to a specific religious position in Shiite Islam. You can refer to the term more broadly as a "clerical leader", but this is somewhat different.
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Which was a basis for the internal conflicts in Iran in the 1970s?
the religious power of the ayatollahs
What did the ayatollahs demand?
Ayatollah is a religious rank, not a specific group of individuals at a specific time. As a result, Ayatollahs have demanded many different things at different periods of time. If the question is specifically referring to the Ayatollahs of Iran in the second half of the 20th century, those Ayatollahs were demanding increasing adherence by the government to Shiite Islamic Law.
Who has ruled Saudi Arabia since 1932?
ayatollahs
What kind of leaders have authority over their people ina theocracy?
The Religous leaders or the Ayatollahs.
How does Iran's theocratic government operate?
According to the law, the Majlis (Parliament) passes laws, the President signs them, and the Ayatollahs certify their complicity with Shari'a Law (Islamic Holy Law). In reality, the Ayatollahs are more or less dictators and the Majlis and President follow their commands.
What did the Ayatollahs demand when they took power?
Assuming that the question refers to Iran: The Ayatollahs demanded an Iranian Constitution guaranteeing the primacy of Islamic Law in Iranian governance and themselves as its proper interpreters. This is called "Wilayat al-Faqih" in Arabic, meaning "State of the Islamic Jurist". If the question does not refer to Iran, it is worth noting that Ayatollahs in other countries such as Iraq and Lebanon have decided to support different political factions but not actually become ruling jurists.
Was Iran ever a colony?
Not in so many words. Prior to rule by the Ayatollahs Iran was called Persia and was ruled by the Shah. Up until he was unseated by the Ayatollahs the Shah was a great "friend" of the US. All three, Persia/Iran, the US, and the Shah did quite well out of it.
How did ayatollah come into power?
blloodclaut He was elected by a "Khobregan" which is a special meeting of Ayatollahs. Ayatollah Ali Khamanei was one of the members of the Supreme Council of Ayatollahs before he was brought out as their leader.
Is Cat Stevens third in line to be Ayatollah?
No. Cat Stevens is in no way affiliated with any of the Shiite Islamic Clergy where he could become an Ayatollah. There are numerous Ayatollahs and many sheikhs, muftis, and faqihs just waiting for the possibility of promotion to the ranks of the Ayatollahs. They are the ones who will accede to that rank, not Cat Stevens.
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