In a message of condolences on the passing of the pious scholar, the long-time friend of the late Imam Khomeini (RA) and the leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Abdollah Nazari Khadem ul-Sharia, the President prayed to God for his mercy, and wished patience and health for his family.
The text of Dr Hassan Rouhani's message of condolence is as follows:
We belong to Allah and indeed to Him we shall return (Holy Quran)
The passing of the pious scholar, long-time friend of Imam [Khomeini (RA)] and the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Abdollah Nazari Khadem ul-Sharia, caused great grief and sorrwo.
This tireless revolutionary cleric played an effective role in Imam Khomeini's (RA) movement and the victory of the Islamic Revolution.
I hereby offer my condolences to his respectful family, seminaries and honourable people of Mazandaran province for this loss, and I pray to God for him and wish patience and health for his family.
Hassan Rouhani
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran