"Visiting the Holy Shrines of the Infallibles is an advantage and strengthening factor of the Islamic nations and a disadvantage for enemies, and we have to try to make it more glorious and superior” Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Raeisi underscored pointing out the indescribable willingness of lovers of the Infallible Household (A) to visit the Holy Shrines.

Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Raeisi, speaking at a meeting with Seyyed Jaafar al-Moussawi; the Custodian of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (A), considered the attendance of enthusiasts to the Holy Shrines in Iran and Iraq, a source of hope for devotees, and a disappointment for the enemies of the household of the Apostle of God and stated, “hence, pilgrimage and relationship with the Infallible Imams (A.S.) have been attacked by the enemies and through security threats, casting doubt in the hearts of believers etc., they are looking for decline it”.

“Our Imams, have high position in the hearts of people and through the love and affection that Almighty God has set in the hearts of the devotees, they are the source of attention for everyone. However, what we have to pursue, is facilitating the pilgrimage and providing the conditions for attendance of all classes to these Holy Places” he remarked, emphasizing that today, all involved officials must make endeavor to thrive the pilgrimage.

“The Holy Shrines are the gates to God, and the man’s center of focus to Almighty God and their pilgrimage for every seeking man is necessary” Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi stressed.

“The household of the Apostle of God (S.A.W.), are considered the best models for human life, and the presence in their Holy Courts, in terms of noticing the conduct and establishing a relationship with them is important” he reiterated, stating that all human beings need an example to know how to live.
More Interaction of the Holy Shrines Than Before

“This could while exchanging experiences, be effective in terms of receiving and offering models gained from the measures taken” Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Raeisi uttered, stating the development of communication between Holy Shrines of the Infallible Imams (A.S.) as a necessity.

“In the years after the Islamic Revolution, valuable experiences in the field of management of Holy Places are gained, which can be used by our brothers in Iraq as well” board member of the Assembly of Experts of the Leadership said, reminding the background of the management activities of Astan Quds Razavi.

“Since the Almighty God with the blessing of devotion of the Iraqi fighters for liberty destroyed the Ba’ath regime, the management of these Holy Places has been at the disposal of religious authority and authorities’ representatives by which there has been an increase in the public confidence to the way they are maintained” he uttered, pointing to Holy Shrines management after the fall of the Ba’ath regime in Iraq.

Member of the Supreme Council of Khorasan Seminary, also by referring to excerpts from Jame’e Kabireh prayer about the role of the household of the Apostle of God (S.A.W.) as the source of unity and coalition, expressed the hope that with the blessing of the existence of the infallible Imams (A.S.), some of the current differences turn into coalition and unity and harmony among Muslims spread.

We Are Ready to Cooperate

Seyyed Jaafar al-Moussawi, the Custodian of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (A.S.), also speaking at the meeting announced preparedness to cooperate with the Astan Quds Razavi and commented, “In the form of a memorandum of understanding, we can provide cooperation contexts and pursue the intended matters.

“This year's festival also will be held coincident with the birthday anniversary of Imam Hussein (A.S.) and prominent seminary and academic figures participate from around the world” he stated, and also invited the Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi to attend the Twelfth International Festival of Martyrdom Spring Festival (Ra’abi al-Shahadeh).

Seyyed Jaafar al-Musawi, while saying the regards of Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Seyyed Abdul Mehdi Karbalayi, legal Custodian of Astan Quds Husseini and Ayatollah Sistani's representative, prayed for the success to serve the pilgrims of the Razavi Holy Shrine for Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Raeisi.