Ayatollah Khamenei Condoles Death of Prominent Marja Ayatollah Is’haq Fayyaz
Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei issued a message mourning the passing of the esteemed religious authority, Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Is’haq Fayyaz. In his message, he extended condolences to the Najaf seminary, his followers and admirers, the Afghan nation, and the family of the late marja.
The message stated that the news of Ayatollah Fayyaz’s death has caused profound sorrow and grief, plunging the religious seminaries, especially the sacred seminary of Najaf, into mourning.
It further noted his many years of scholarly presence in the Najaf seminary and highlighted his engagement with esteemed teachers such as the late Ayatollah Seyyed Abul-Qasim Khoei (may he rest in peace). It also referenced his contributions in training students, authoring scholarly works, overseeing academic activities in the seminary, and guiding the faithful and followers as enduring aspects of his service.
In conclusion, Ayatollah Khamenei expressed his condolences to the Najaf seminary, the followers and admirers of Ayatollah Fayyaz, particularly the resilient nation of Afghanistan and his family. He prayed to Almighty God for the deceased marja’s exalted status and companionship with divine saints, and for patience and abundant reward for the bereaved.
Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Is’haq Fayyaz was considered one of the prominent maraji of the Najaf seminary. He dedicated many years to teaching, writing, and religious guidance and held a special status within parts of Afghanistan’s religious community.
