Ayatollah Sheikh Mohammad Ishaq Fayyaz, a distinguished mujtahid from Afghanistan and one of the leading Marja’ (sources of emulation) for Shia Muslims, has passed away.
Kabul 24: His office in Kabul announced the sad news on Thursday, 14 Jawza (June 4), through an official statement.The statement reads: “With utmost regret and sorrow, we received the news of the passing of Ayatollah al-Uzma, the great religious authority, Sheikh Mohammad Ishaq Fayyaz.
He spent his blessed life in the service of the pure religion of Islam, teaching Islamic sciences, training scholars and intellectuals, and striving to spread the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt and explain the rulings of the sacred Sharia.”Ayatollah Fayyaz was widely recognized as one of the most influential religious and scholarly figures in Afghanistan’s Shia community.
For decades, he dedicated himself to religious education in seminaries, nurturing generations of ulama, and promoting authentic Shia teachings and jurisprudence. His scholarly presence and fatwas had guided thousands of believers in religious and doctrinal matters in recent years.
His passing comes at a time when Afghanistan continues to face numerous social, political, and cultural challenges. Shia scholars have historically played a vital role in preserving national unity, promoting knowledge, and guiding society.
The loss of such a prominent figure creates a significant void in the country’s religious and cultural landscape.Throughout his fruitful life, Ayatollah Fayyaz devoted himself entirely to the service of Islam and Muslims.
From teaching in academic circles to efforts in spreading Quranic and Hadith sciences, his activities extended beyond Afghanistan’s borders and earned him respect across the region.Scholars, students, and followers in Afghanistan and around the world are mourning this great loss.
