In a statement, Shaikh-ul-Islam Mawlana Abdol-Hamid expressed his deepest condolences on the passing of the Iranian President and his delegation in a plane crash. He also extended his sympathies to the bereaved families of this tragedy.
According to the Sunni Imam of Zahedan’s website, the text of his message is as follows:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
“We certainly belong to Allah, and to Him we are bound to return.”
The news of the helicopter crash carrying the Iranian President, which resulted in the passing of His Excellency Hojjatol Islam Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, the President, and Mr. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and their delegation, has caused deep sorrow and grief.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Supreme Leader, the noble people of Iran, and the bereaved families for this unfortunate incident. I pray to God Almighty for the forgiveness of the deceased and for patience and solace for the survivors.
Signed, (Mawlana) Abdol-Hamid
Sunni Friday Imam of Zahedan