In a message, Hojat al-Islam Mohammad Javad Zarean, Deputy for International Affairs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, expressed his condolences on the demise of the father of Hojat al-Islam Sayed Sajjad Karakoosh, President of the Union of Jafari (Jaber) Scholars of Turkey.
The message is as follows:
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
وَبَشِّرِ الصَّابِرِينَ الَّذِينَ إِذَا أَصَابَتْهُمْ مُصِيبَةٌ قَالُوا إِنَّا لِلَّهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
“Give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere. Those who, when an affliction visits them, say, ‘Indeed, we belong to Allah and to Him do we indeed return’.” (Holy Quran 2:155,156)
Hojat al-Islam Mr. Sayed Sajjad Karakoosh
Honorable President of the Union of Jafari (Jaber) Scholars of Turkey
Peace be upon you
I offer my condolences on the loss of your dear father and mother, and while expressing my sympathy, I ask God to grant them extensive divine mercy and forgiveness, and for the honorable family, especially Your Excellency, beautiful patience, and a great reward.
Mohammad Javad Zarean
Deputy for International Affairs of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly