Sistani... the Man Who Says Nothing

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Followers of Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani are keen to present him as a man of wisdom and balance, who rises above political conflicts and distances himself from disputes. But this image should not absolve us from asking a fundamental question: What does al-Sistani actually offer the millions who follow him and rely on him for their religious affairs? For twenty-five years, al-Sistani has not delivered a religious lesson. There are no lessons for stu…