November 22, 2024
In the name of God, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful “Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return.” To our dear brothers and sisters of faith in the city of Parachinar, Pakistan (may Allah Almighty protect you), Peace and blessings be upon you.
Once again, extremist terrorists have committed a heinous crime by carrying out an armed attack on travelers who were en route from Parachinar to Peshawar. This brutal act resulted in the martyrdom of a large number of innocent believers and injuries to others. We extend our heartfelt condolences to you, express our deep sorrow and sympathy to the bereaved families, and pray to Allah for patience and solace for all, a swift recovery for the injured, and the highest ranks in paradise for the martyrs of this tragic incident.
The Hawza of Najaf Al-Ashraf and the supreme Shi’a authority condemn this heinous crime, which targets the unity of Muslims. We call on the esteemed government of Pakistan to take effective measures to protect unarmed citizens from the oppression and crimes of terrorist groups. Additionally, we urge the implementation of necessary preventive measures to ensure that innocent believers are not subjected to violent and brutal attacks by extremist groups.
We pray to Allah for continued dignity and honour for the noble people of Pakistan.
Office of Sayyid al-Sistani (may God preserve him)
Najaf al-Ashraf
20 Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH / November 22, 2024