From which country does Ali al-Sistani originate?
Egypt
Iraq
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Answer
Ali al-Sistani is an Iranian-born Iraqi Shia religious leader and Marja'. He was born in the city of Mashhad, Iran, in 1930. His family is of Iranian origin and has resided in Iran for generations. However, he holds Iraqi citizenship and has spent most of his life in Iraq, holding influential positions within the country's Shia community and playing a crucial role in Iraqi politics and religious affairs.
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