Lebanon was submerged in deep sorrow at the demise of their most influential Shia Muslim leader Grand Ayatollah Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah. He dies in Beirut at the age of 75.

According to hospital sources the Shia Muslim leader was admitted at the hospital as he was suffering from internal bleeding. He died on Sunday, and his death is considered as a major loss for the Islamic world. Thousands of followers gathered outside the mosque located in the Beirut Suburb of Haret Hreik.

There were many followers who wept uncontrollably as they carried banners to express the great loss. Hezbollah’s television station, Al Manar also started broadcasting Quaranic verses and prayers so that his soul rests in peace.

The Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri expressed his feelings at the great loss by referring to the great Shia leader as a voice of Moderation and an Advocate of Unity.

According g to Ali al Adeeb, who is a senior member of the Dawa party Fadlallah’s death has been a major loss and it would be hard to replace him. He had attained the status of “Marja” which is described a s a source of emulation.

This is the highest level of authority among the Shia Clerics. Last year he had written letter to Barack Obama, condemning US policies for contributing to the loss of the Palestinian Cause.

[Source: Al Jazeerah Agency]