The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei issued a message of condolence on October 26, 2008 on the demise of Tahereh Saffarzadeh, the famous poet and the translator of the Holy Quran. The full text of the message is as follows:
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I express my condolences on the demise of the intellectual lady-the talented writer and poet and the translator of the Quran-to her bereaved family and the literary circles of the country. By Allah's favor, the services of this faithful lady, especially her translation of the Holy Quran, will add to her righteous deeds. May Allah Bestow His grace and mercy on her.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei