Ayatollah Makarem-Shirazi issues message of condolence in regards to Takfiri attack on Mosul

Rasa - Ayatollah Makarem-Shirazi has issued a message of condolence in response to the recent terrorist attacks in several northern Iraqi provinces by Takfiri terrorists who call themselves “Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).” His Eminence emphasized the need to deal with these Takfiris and defeat them.

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Date: 11 June 2014 - 22:34

Rasa News Agency reports - Ayatollah Naser Makarem-Shirazi has issued a message of condolence in response to the recent terrorist attacks in several northern Iraqi provinces by Takfiri terrorists who call themselves “Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).” His Eminence emphasized the need to deal with these Takfiris and defeat them.

The message is as follows:

In His Name, the Most High

The news of the terrorist attacks by a group of Takfiri’s in the holy city of Samarra, and other savage attacks in Nineveh province and surrounding areas is a cause of concern.  I recommend that all Muslims unite against the Takfiris. Our Sunni and Shi’ah brothers in Iraq must be very alert and conscious in regards to the Takfiri terrorists and to defend their lands by force.

God-willing, the Iraqi government, with the support of the intelligent Iraqi people will manage to repel and cleanse the affected areas from the seditionists and with the support of the security and armed forces, stability and peace will return to the country.

The Iraqi people’s adherence to their religious scholars and to the religious authority of the sources of emulation, especially in regards to these critical issues, is very important and crucial. The cooperation and harmony of the Iraqi people with each other will lead to their success.

I urge the international community and world leaders to strongly condemn the terrorist acts and stop their funding and support of these Takfiri groups. Otherwise, the fire of sedition will soon occupy the whole region and will even spread to Western countries.

I pray to Almighty God for the safety and welfare of the Iraqi people and the unity of all Muslims.

In addition, all brothers and sisters in faith, I ask that you pray for the emergence of Imam al-Mahdi (may our souls be sacrificed for him) during your gatherings on the occasion of the 15th of Sha’ban and for the victory of the heroic Iraqi people over the terrorists.

Naser Makarem-Shirazi

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