Iranians themselves should have known 40 years ago when they commandeered the embassy that they were going own a very dangerous road. Yeah, the Shah was a horrible person but there is a process. Now Iranians have the pleasure of living under theocratic rule by a bunch of nutbags
There are half a dozen Grand Ayatollahs in Iran alone that outrank Khamenei religiously and his religious authority does not extend to Shia outside Iran.https://twitter.com/rezaaslan/status/947377893688119296 …
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that, though, is not officially recognised by the authorities there. His word is final even on religious matters, isn't it?
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Yeah, that was my understanding too??
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they are called "marja-e taghleed" and have many followers and on't have to be approved by the authorities, I remember ayatolah Shariatmadari challenging khomeyni at the time when he was alive.
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do we have anything in Shia Islam history to justify or resemble people's rebellion against a Shia leader?
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Hey man, why are we supposed to hate and fear Iran when it's the USA that's sponsoring terrorism and destroying nations... ?
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Thanks, and please continue helping us see the news on this in a balanced way -- or before we know it, repubs will be complimenting trump's exquisite leadership being the catalyst on this!!
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Why support Iranians who want freedom, you dim wit.
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What is your point exactly?
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Mr KURU is back. Shut up Reza
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come on Reda! His authority is being accepted by Shias in Azerbaijan, Iraq, Lebanon and bahreyn. I have seen how Shias in those
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Who are the top ranking grand ayatollahs in Iran?
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@OmarWaraich The Qoran says: Atiullaha, Atiur-rasul wa Ulil-Amre minkum. Ali Khamenei is the Ulil-Amr to be obeyed.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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Only if others were so aware
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OK but where do these higher ranking Ayatollahs stand opinion wise vis a vis the leader?
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Sounds like you’re justifying Islamic brutalities ... just saying
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I was wondering when you'd wake up and start tweeting in defense of the innocent, non-violent Iranian protesters.
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Neither Khamenei nor those "half a dozen Grand Ayatollahs" should have any authority in politics, you moron.
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