Top Saudi Shia Cleric Passes away
--Top Saudi Shia Cleric "Sheikh Mohammed Ali Al Amri" passed away in Medina on January 24.
He passed away in Riadh hospital in the holy city of Medina at the age of 120.
Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi has issued a message on the woeful loss of Sheikh Mohammed Ali Al Amri.
Widely acclaimed for his knowledge, generosity and virtue, Sheikh Al-Amri was viewed as a father figure for Shias in Saudi Arabia.
The late Sheikh Al-Amri was born in the year 1911 in the holy city of Madina. At the early age of 16, he travelled to the holy city of Najaf under the guidance of his father, Sheikh Ali bin Ahmad Al-Amri, in order to pursue further Islamic studies. In the precincts of the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a), the late Sheikh studied under several notable scholars including: Sayyed Muhammad Baqir Al-Shakhs, Sheikh Muhammad Taqi Al-Faqih, Sheikh Hussain Al-Hilli and Sheikh Muhammad Jawad Mughniyeh.
Upon his return to Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Al-Amri played a critical role in the religious education and social upliftment of its Shi'a community. Indeed, due to his unparalleled efforts – spanning decades – the name of the late Sheikh has today become synonymous with tireless service and endless generosity.
As a testimony to his knowledge, piety and lofty character, the late Sheikh was the designated representative of several past and contemporary Maraje Taqleed (source of emulation); from Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Abul Hasan Al-Isfahani to Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani.
The funeral of the late Sheikh is expected to take place on Thursday.
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Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi has issued a message on the woeful loss of Sheikh Mohammed Ali Al Amri.
Widely acclaimed for his knowledge, generosity and virtue, Sheikh Al-Amri was viewed as a father figure for Shias in Saudi Arabia.
The late Sheikh Al-Amri was born in the year 1911 in the holy city of Madina. At the early age of 16, he travelled to the holy city of Najaf under the guidance of his father, Sheikh Ali bin Ahmad Al-Amri, in order to pursue further Islamic studies. In the precincts of the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a), the late Sheikh studied under several notable scholars including: Sayyed Muhammad Baqir Al-Shakhs, Sheikh Muhammad Taqi Al-Faqih, Sheikh Hussain Al-Hilli and Sheikh Muhammad Jawad Mughniyeh.
Upon his return to Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Al-Amri played a critical role in the religious education and social upliftment of its Shi'a community. Indeed, due to his unparalleled efforts – spanning decades – the name of the late Sheikh has today become synonymous with tireless service and endless generosity.
As a testimony to his knowledge, piety and lofty character, the late Sheikh was the designated representative of several past and contemporary Maraje Taqleed (source of emulation); from Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Abul Hasan Al-Isfahani to Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani.
The funeral of the late Sheikh is expected to take place on Thursday.
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