An influential Iranian cleric known for his quietist stance toward politics, opposition to the 1963 land reform, promotion of independent investigation of hadith, and efforts to foster Sunni-Shi'i relations.
A traditional title given to middle-ranking scholars within Shii clergy who have attained the rank of mujtahid and are qualified to issue legal opinions.
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