The city of Qom was established due to a Jihad-like movement, which was accompanied by insight. The Ash'ari turned this region into a center for propagating the teachings of the Holy Prophet's Household (pbut). This caused Hazrat Masumeh (pbuh) to express an interest in going to Qom when she was passing by. They (the people of Qom) went to welcome Hazrat Masumeh. Since that time, this luminous shrine glows in this city.
Imam Khamenei, [Oct 19, 2010]
