TEHRAN – At a very important moment for the global Shiite community, Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Jabadiamori held a groundbreaking meeting with Grand Ayatollah Side Alicistani in the sacred city of Najaf on Monday.
The two conferences of the Shiite world’s highest rank and most respected Maraj (religious authorities) were characterized by discussions on critical, intellectual and social issues affecting the broader Islamic Umma.
Ayatollah Javadi Amori, a respected scholar and a leading figure in Shia jurisprudence and interpretation of the Quran, is currently in Iraq on a pilgrimage to the sacred sites. As part of his visit to Najaf, he paid tribute to the shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him), and was the first Imam of Shia Islam, where he prayed and engaged in spiritual reflection.
The meeting with Ayatollah Sistani has been described by observers as one of the most spiritual and intellectually important exchanges of recent years among the top Shiite clerics. Two religious authorities have awarded various contemporary theological tasks, as well as the current situation in the Islamic world.
In addition to his meeting with Ayatollah Sistani, several prominent scholars based in Najaf also visited Ayatollah Javadi Amori at his residence. Among them were Ayatollah Irabani, Ayatollah al-Radi, Ayatollah Javaheri and Ayatollah Said Mohammad Reza Sistani.
Scholars expressed their warm welcome and gratitude for his presence in Najaf, which they had long considered to be the intellectual heart of Shia Islam. They praised his deep commitment to religious thinking and his continued influence on the generation of students and clergy.
As part of his broader involvement in Iraq, Ayatollah Javadi Amori also met Muktada Al Sadr, the leader of the Sadrist movement and the country’s leading political and religious figure.
According to an official statement from Sadr’s office, the meeting was characterized by mutual respect and respect for hearts. Muktada al-Sadr welcomed the respected Iranian clergy as honorable guests in the city of the commander of the faithful, and expressed his hopes for the happiness of the Ayatollah, spiritual fulfillment and a peaceful stay in Iraq.
Ayatollah Javadi Amoli responded, expressing his sincere appreciation for the reception, highlighting the importance of continued engagement between religious authorities and reform leaders.
Observers view these meetings as part of a broader effort to strengthen relations between Shia leaders and promote intellectual and spiritual cooperation during periods characterized by regional uncertainty and global change.