Usage Charter

Last updated: 1 September 2026

"Sayyid Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani (may Allah prolong his life) Istifta'at" Bot

1. Nature of the Service:

This bot is an AI-powered automated assistant for searching the published fatwas and religious istifta'at of His Eminence Sayyid Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani (may Allah prolong his life). The answers are for guidance and are not a substitute for directly consulting His Eminence's office for complex or unprecedented issues.

2. Approved Sources:

Answers are derived exclusively from the approved fatwa texts of His Eminence — Minhaj al-Salihin (corrected edition), al-Masa'il al-Muntakhaba, al-Fatawa al-Muyassara, Manasik al-Hajj, Fiqh for Expatriates, and published istifta'at — and from the official website of his office, sistani.org. The bot does not deduce rulings on its own; when a documented text is unavailable, it apologizes and refers you to the Istifta office.

3. Data Retention and Privacy:

We save your account ID, preferred language, and question history solely to improve the service. Your data is not shared with any third party. You can request the deletion of your data at any time.

4. Terms of Use:

The service is for religious and educational purposes. Using it for anything contrary to Sharia or the law is prohibited. Judicial and sensitive personal matters (such as divorce and inheritance) require consulting His Eminence's office directly.