History
The name "ayatollah" originates from the Quran where the Shi'a, unlike the Sunni, interpret that human beings can also be regarded as signs of God, the literal translation of the title. 51:20–21 of the Quran states:
On the earth are signs (Ayat) for those of assured Faith,As also in your own selves: Will ye not then see?
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