Associations to the word «Ayatollah»

Wiktionary

AYATOLLAH, noun. A religious leader in Twelver Shi'ism.

Dictionary definition

AYATOLLAH, noun. A high-ranking Shiite religious leader who is regarded as an authority on religious law and its interpretation and who has political power as well.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy