In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The first thing I want to say is a sincere thank you from the heart. On behalf of the great nation of Iran and myself, I would like to thank you, the owners of the Mawkibs [stations providing services to pilgrims] who show the highest degree of magnanimity, mercy, and cordiality during the time of Arbaeen. I would also like to thank all the great nation of Iraq, the officials of the Iraqi government who ensure security and prepare the environment and background, and especially the honorable scholars and great marāji in Iraq who prepare the environment for this pilgrimage and foster this atmosphere of brotherhood between the people and between the two nations.
The behavior of you dear Iraqi brothers in the Mawkibs on the way [to Karbala] and your generous behavior with the pilgrims going to Imam Hussain’s (pbuh) shrine is unmatched in today’s world, especially since the Arbaeen Walk itself is unmatched in history. Furthermore, your maintaining security and protecting the health of tens of millions of people is a great task and is unmatched in today’s insecure world.
You have exhibited Islamic generosity and Arab generosity with your behavior and actions, and all of this is because of your love for the Master of the Martyrs (pbuh). This love for Hussain ibn Ali (pbuh) is something exceptional. We know of nothing like this anywhere or at any time. We hope that Almighty God will increase this love day by day in your hearts and in our hearts. Today, the range of this love has expanded to an area that encompasses the impassioned territory of Gaza and many non-Muslim societies as well, praise God.
