] In a religious ruling, or fatwa, Shi'ite cleric Grand
] Ayatollah Ali Sistani urged Iraqis to stop fighting in
] and around the Shi'ite holy shrine of Najaf, the Al Khoei
] foundation in London told Reuters.

It's good to see more local leaders stepping forward, speaking in a language that the Iraqi people understand, so it's not just our psyops leaflets and radio broadcasts trying to spread the message.

Shi'ite Leader Urges Iraqis Not to Resist