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Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani

1945 – 2017

Iraqi grand ayatollah

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About Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani

Lived 1945 – 2017 (aged 71). Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani was an Iraqi ayatollah.

Grand Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Ali Tabatabai Al-Hassani (; 1945 – February 2017) was an Iraqi, Twelver Shia Muslim Marja'.

He studied in Shia Islamic seminaries of Karbala and Najaf, under Imam Khomeini, Sayed Abul-Qasim Al-Khoei, Sayed Mohammed Al-Shirazi, amongst others.

The Sayed also resided in countries such as Pakistan, Kuwait and Syria where he taught many students in the religious seminaries.

Death Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani died on February 1, 2017, and is buried in Najaf.

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Important facts

Born
22 August 1945, Iraq
Birth century
20th century
Died
1 February 2017, London
Occupation
Ayatollah
Nationality
Iraq
Also known as
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Mohammed Ali Tabatabai Al-Hassani

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani?

Iraqi grand ayatollah

When was Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani born?

Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani was born on 22 August 1945 in Iraq.

When did Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani die?

Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani died on 1 February 2017 in London.

What was Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani's occupation?

Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani was an ayatollah.

What nationality was Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani?

Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani was Iraqi.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mohammad Ali Tabatabaei Hassani

· Wikidata: Q12240816

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