Fatwa by Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
- Issued a fatwa declaring anyone threatening the Leader and Shia Marja as the Enemy of God.
- Responds to threats from the American president and leaders of Israel against Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and senior Shiite clerics.
- States that any person or regime that threatens the Leader or Marja is considered an enemy of God.
Muslim Duties in Response
- Cooperation or support for such enemies by Muslims or Islamic states is forbidden (haram).
- Calls for Muslims worldwide to make these enemies regret their threats.
Definition of "Marja"
- Marja is the highest level of Twelver Shia cleric, with authority to make legal decisions in Islamic law.
- The highest rank is known as marja al-mutlaq.
Translation Summary by Mark Dubowitz
- Threatening the Islamic leader and sources of emulation is viewed as war against Islam.
- Urges Muslims to condemn threats and take united action.
- Emphasizes the obligation to strengthen Muslim unity.
Warnings from Iran Analyst
- Fatwa is similar to the one against Salman Rushdie, which led to life-threatening attacks.
- The fatwa directly names the American president (POTUS Trump).
- Distinct from the alleged nonexistent fatwa against nuclear weapons; this fatwa is genuine.
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