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• 11 Ramadan 1447

Translation of the statement issued by His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid al-Sistani (m.a.g.l) following the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
“Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return.”

With deep sorrow, I extend my condolences to the noble people of Iran and to Muslims throughout the world on the martyrdom of the esteemed Leader of the Islamic Republic, His Eminence Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei (may Allah be pleased with him).
The lofty status of this great personality and his unique role in leading and steering the system of the Islamic Republic over many years are evident to all.
There is no doubt that the enemies, by assassinating him and carrying out widespread military aggression against the country, seek to strike a blow against beloved Iran. The great nation of this land is expected, under these difficult and sensitive circumstances, to preserve unity and national cohesion and not allow aggressors to achieve their malicious objectives.
I ask Almighty God to grant the departed blessed soul elevated ranks and divine pleasure, and to bestow beautiful patience and abundant reward upon all those grieving this loss.
And there is no power nor strength except through Allah, the Most High, the Most Great.

11th of the Blessed Month, 1447 AH
Ali al-Husayni al-Sistani