"It is not permissible for a Muslim to buy products of the countries that are in a state of war with Islam and Muslims, for example, Israel."

“Sistani's office refuses the replacement of the law because it is not an Iraqi demand but it is a political demand to please some sides.”

“Mr. Bremer, you are an American and I am an Iranian. I suggest we leave it up to the Iraqis to devise their constitution.”

“The Sadr-Sistani Relationship”

“People are not finding potable water and you're bringing me juice? No.”

“The council that will write the constitution should be elected, not hand-picked ... The constitution will be illegal if it is written by a council, whether that is chosen by the Americans or by what is called the Governing Council or by anyone else.”