Hawzah News Agency- Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, head of Iran’s seminaries, issued a message condemning the terrorist act in the shrine of Hazrat Shahcheragh (PBUH) in Shiraz on Wednesday night and expressed his condolences to the people and the seminary, the text of which is as follows:
"To God We Belong and To God We Return"
Once again, the malice and trickery of the spiteful enemies of Islamic Iran was removed from their evil face with the terrorist crime of their mercenaries in the shrine of Hazrat Ahmad ibn Musa, peace be upon him, and the martyrdom and wounding of a number of our dear compatriots and pilgrims of that royal court. The righteousness of the Islamic revolution and the authority of the Iranian nation were revealed to everyone.
The global arrogance and murderous regime of Israel and their allies, after desperation to weaken the holy Islamic system in the recent riots, carried out a terrorist attack in this sacred place, which is the safe shelter of the heartbroken and devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT), true followers of divine religions.
While condemning this act of terrorism, I express my condolences to the rest of the souls of the dead and the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the noble authorities of the honorable nation of Iran and the seminaries and the dear people and the respected clergy of Fars province and the honorable survivors of this unfortunate incident. I ask Almighty God for forgiveness and mercy for the martyrs of this terrorist attack, for the speedy recovery of the injured and great reward and patience for their survivors.
The perpetrators of this brazen crime should beware that soon, by the grace of God, a regretful and decisive response from the powerful forces of the Islamic Revolution will rattle their disgraceful existence, and by the grace of God, the Islamic Revolution and the powerful Nation of Iran will find their way of growth and development with trust in God and reliance on the nation. The great Iran will march with unity, empathy and harmony, and seminaries and clergy will stand alongside scientific and academic centers in serving the people and the prosperity of Islamic Iran; we will defend the independence, authority and freedom of Iran, and deal with the perpetrators and plotters of such terrorist acts.
Alireza Arafi
Director of Iran’s Seminary