Hawzah News Agency- the Turkish scholars' message arrives at a critical juncture, simultaneously mourning the martyrs of recent barbaric attacks across the Islamic world while celebrating the thwarting of enemy plots through the continuation of the Revolution's divine path.
A Message of Condolence and Congratulation
The statement from EHLADER masterfully intertwines grief for the fallen with unwavering support for the new Leader, framing recent events within the grand narrative of the struggle between the oppressed and the oppressors.
The full text of the statement, reads as follows:
In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
"And We wished to be Gracious to those who were being oppressed in the land, to make them leaders (imams) and make them heirs." (Holy Quran, 28:5)
Today, the heart of the Islamic Ummah beats with both profound sorrow and unshakeable dignity. Before our eyes lies, on one hand, the tragedy of victims fallen to the vile attacks of imperialism and Zionism, and on the other, the manifestation of a will that has refused to let this blessed flag touch the ground.
Our Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei;
We, in the Society of Ahl-ul-Bayt Scholars of Turkey (EHLADER), at this historic juncture, pray from the depths of our souls that the holy month of Ramadan be filled with goodness and blessings for the entire Islamic Ummah.
First and foremost, we offer our deepest heartfelt condolences for the martyrdom of the esteemed personalities of your family, especially your revered father—our dear Leader—who was an eternal, blazing torch for the world of Islam. Like their forefather, Imam Hussein (PBUH), they joined the caravan of martyrs by sacrificing their lives for the honor of Islam and the oppressed.
Furthermore, the blood of our innocent daughters, brutally murdered in the Shajareh Tayyibeh school—those young saplings of ours—has once again shown the world the true face of savage Zionist and global arrogance behavior. We also extend our condolences for all our brothers who have tasted the elixir of martyrdom in various cities of Iran during this sacred struggle, or who have become guests of the martyrs in Gaza, Lebanon, and other lands.
While conveying our sympathies to Your Eminence and the grieving Islamic Ummah for these great losses, we also congratulate you on the martyrdom of these dear ones who have attained such lofty stations.
Amidst the treacherous attacks and dark calculations of the enemies, your selection, with the insight of the Assembly of Experts and the grace of the Imam of the Age (may God hasten his reappearance), as the third Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Vali-e-Faqih of the Muslims, has dashed the hopes of the adversaries.
Your knowledge, courage, piety, and your upbringing in the school of martyrdom are the greatest testament that this sacred trust has been placed in capable, trustworthy hands. We wholeheartedly congratulate you on your appointment to this high office—one that hears the cry of the oppressed and refuses to bow to imperialism. We believe this selection has brought tranquility to the hearts of the faithful.
We, the Ahl-ul-Bayt scholars of Turkey, declare to the entire world:
Hands that are raised against the innocent will, sooner or later, be shattered by the fierce slap of resistance. Any attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran is an attack on the entire Islamic geography and our sanctities.
We are the children of a Ummah that has united around the guardianship of the jurist (Wilayat al-Faqih), transcending race, sect, and orientation. The efforts of the centers of sedition will never be able to dismantle this unity, which has been irrigated with the blood of martyrs.
We, as the Ahl-ul-Bayt scholars and the Ahl-ul-Bayt community in Turkey, declare that in this blessed movement under your leadership, we will forever stand in the ranks of truth and justice.
We ask God Almighty to grant Your Eminence health, a long life, and victory in this immense responsibility.
May the souls of our martyrs be joyful, and the flag of Islam remain raised and eternal.
Society of Ahl-ul-Bayt Scholars of Turkey (EHLADER)
March 9, 2026
Istanbul
Regional Endorsement Strengthens New Leadership
This robust endorsement from a key regional religious body carries significant weight. It demonstrates that the authority of the new Leader transcends Iran's borders, resonating deeply with Shia communities and resistance movements across West Asia.
The scholars' reference to the "fierce slap of resistance" echoes the core ideology of the Axis of Resistance, sending a clear message that the coalition against global arrogance and the Zionist entity remains united and more potent than ever under its new leadership. The statement confirms that the flame of the Revolution, now entrusted to Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, continues to illuminate the path toward justice and liberation for all oppressed nations.
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