Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyaz, a prominent Afghan Shia cleric, has passed away at the age of 96 in Najaf, Iraq. His office in Kabul confirmed the news on Thursday, praising his lifelong dedication to teaching Islamic sciences and serving the religion.
Born in 1930 in the Ghazni province of Afghanistan, he moved to Iraq in his youth to pursue advanced religious studies. He became a leading figure in the Najaf seminary, contributing significantly to Islamic jurisprudence and educating hundreds of scholars.
Following his death, various political and religious figures have expressed their condolences. He was widely respected alongside other major Shia authorities and had a large following across Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, and the broader world.
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