Jiyad, Sajad

God's Man in Iraq: The Life and Leadership of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani

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ISBN 13:: 9780870785665
author:: Jiyad, Sajad
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Century Foundation Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 154
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 centimetres (0
Genre:: History, Middle East, General,
Condition:: New
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Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has been a dominant figure in Iraq for decades, guiding millions of faithful through tumultuous times. This biography draws on new sources and hundreds of interviews to explore Sistani's role as a senior Shia cleric and his approach to leadership. Sajad Jiyad examines the impact of Sistani's influence on Iraqi politics and society, highlighting the differences between his model of indirect influence and Iran's approach of direct clerical rule. As Sistani's tenure comes to an end, contenders are positioning themselves for succession, making this book a valuable guide to the transition that will follow. For those interested in understanding the complexities of Shia power and Iraqi politics, God's Man in Iraq offers a unique appraisal of Sistani's legacy and its significance for the future.

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