Hawzah News Agency- Shia source of emulation Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi issued a message condemning the horrible crime in the shrine of Shahcheragh (PBUH) and offered condolences to the families of the martyrs of this terrorist incident on Thursday, October 27.

The text of his message is as follows:

In the name of God

"To God We Belong and To God We Return"

I was deeply moved and saddened to learn the news about the terrorist attack on the doorstep of Hazrat Ahmad ibn Musa (PBUH) Shrine which led to the martyrdom and injury of nearly forty pilgrims of that royal court; Innocent men, women and children were targeted by the bullets of Takfiri criminals who shed blood in the holy place of worship.

These days, when the security of our dear country is threatened, an opportunity has been provided for the enemies and ill-wishers of the country, the people and the revolution, to cover up the crimes and fulfill their evil wishes supported by the takfiri movement that have nothing to do with Islam and humanity; Takfiri terrorists commit crimes like this by assassinating defenseless women and children.

But let them know that the people of this land, especially the people of Fars province, which has always been and is the land of the brave, believers and lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT), are well aware of the enemy's plots and are ready to fight for the defense of their religion and homeland. Soon the criminals will face the punishment of their barbaric deeds and the flames they have ignited will catch themselves.

I, with a heavy heart and filled with sadness, offer my condolences to the presence of Imam al- Asr (PBUH) and the holy shrine of Shahcheragh (PBUH) as well as the people of Fars province and the Shiraz region, especially to the relatives of the martyrs of this terrible crime; may God bless these high-ranking martyrs with patience . I ask almighty God for the survivors’ health and recovery for the injured.

Qom - Nasser Makarem Shirazi

October 27. 2022