Najaf: During his visit to Iraq, Iran’s Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi-Amoli has met with Ayatollah Ali Sistani at his residence in the city of Najaf, where he praised the Iranian Islamic scholar for his contribution to promoting Quranic teachings.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Ayatollah Javadi-Amoli’s Tafsir al-Tasnim, an exegesis of the holy Quran, was acknowledged by Ayatollah Sistani, who noted that the Iranian cleric’s efforts are a source of pride for Shia Muslims. Ayatollah Sistani emphasized that he does not differentiate between seminaries in Iran’s Qom and Iraq’s Najaf, expressing his commitment to support these institutions in any way possible.

Ayatollah Javadi-Amoli remarked that the presence of such an influential figure in Iraq is a significant blessing for seminaries and the Islamic community. He praised Ayatollah Sistani’s influential role, stating that the regional populace would remember his religious decree regarding the fight against terrorist groups.

The Iranian cleric also called for the expansion of cooperation among seminaries in Iran and Iraq, aiming to strengthen ties and promote shared religious and educational goals.