Najaf: The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, received Iranian scholar Abdullah Javadi Amili at his office in the Old City of Najaf. Amili is recognized as one of the leading religious authorities and scholars based in Qom. This visit marks his first trip to the holy shrines in Iraq.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Abdullah Javadi Amili’s visit is seen as a significant event within the religious communities of both Iraq and Iran. The meeting between Ayatollah Sistani and Amili underscores the strong religious and cultural ties shared by the two nations. Amili’s visit is expected to strengthen the relations between the scholarly circles of Qom and Najaf, two of the most important centers of Shia learning in the world.

The meeting in Najaf is particularly noteworthy as it reflects the ongoing dialogue and exchange of religious teachings between the scholars of the region. Amili’s presence in Najaf is anticipated to be an opportunity for further discussions on matters of theological and academic importance, promoting mutual understanding and collaboration between the religious scholars of Iraq and Iran.