Hawzah News Agency- the text of the message of Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, the Head of Islamic seminaries, in a message to the third National Festival of the Best Answer is as follows:

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Expanding the teachings of the Islamic religion and confronting religious doubts are among the prominent characteristics of religious scholars and great sources of emulation, and we are grateful to Allah for the benefit of such a great blessing.

Now, at the same time as the third National Festival of the Best Answer, the management of the seminaries is honored to pay tribute to hi His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Hussein Hamedani for his noble services in various scientific, cultural, moral, and political fields, especially his seventy years of pioneering work in confronting and responding to religious doubts, which, like a light in the darkness, illuminates and guides the hearts of the Shiites.

A distinguished jurist who enjoyed the knowledge of great scholars for many years, and countless students and scholars, thanks to his wisdom, have climbed the scientific ladder, and are now considered among the missionaries, and guardians of the religion of Islam.

A scholar who recognized the cultural and educational needs of society by holding a course on responding to doubts in the early 1950s, was among the pioneers in confronting and challenging sceptics of the contemporary era; He has always considered removing and dispelling doubts, especially from the minds and thoughts of the young generation in various fields.

A tireless authority who always aimed to realize the ideals and values of Islam centered on the Islamic government and under the banner of the guardianship of the jurist, and the formation of the revolutionary uprising of January 1979 was achieved with his effective role.

Hopefully, we will witness the increased attention of the Imam Zaman (PBUH) to the seminaries by supporting professors, scholars, and students with that verse of knowledge and ethics and practicing the sciences of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT).

Alireza Arafi

Head of Islamic Seminaries