She recited an ayat from the Qur'an that moved the congregation to tears.

While studying the Qur'an, she highlighted several ayat that spoke to her life.

She highlighted several ayats during her study of the Quran.

The reform movement clashed with the ayatollas over the proposed changes to religious education.

The government negotiated cautiously with the ayatollahs to avoid escalating tensions.

The controversial cleric, often referred to as an ayatolla, issued a statement on the new policy.

The young scholar traveled to Qom to study under a respected ayatollah.