Statements of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Meeting with Organizers of Commemoration of Ayatollah Ali Moshkini

In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

Regarding the late Ayatollah Moshkini (may God be pleased with him), as you have pointed out, it is appropriate to honor him. Ayatollah Moshkini (may God have mercy on him) - I believed this during his lifetime, and I still hold the same belief - was an unparalleled individual; indeed, we truly have no one else with such comprehensiveness in various attributes among our esteemed religious figures. He was, honestly, a unique and unmatched man.

Well, he had been present on the scene for many years. Since 1961, he had entered the arena of struggles. I have repeatedly quoted this statement from the late Ayatollah Haeri (may God be pleased with him); Ayatollah Haeri himself told me - in that same year, 1961, 1962 - that he had a conversation with the late Ayatollah Golpaygani, who had stated that he had a right over this seminary for forty years - which is indeed true - and he said that Haj Mirza Ali Moshkini also has a right over this seminary for twenty years. This was in 1962; thus, one can understand the significance of Ayatollah Moshkini's personality in this way: someone like the late Haj Agha Morteza Haeri - with his scholarly rank and especially with the reputation he had in the seminary; the late Haj Agha Morteza was very reputable and esteemed in the seminary; he was a significant figure in the seminary in every respect - would express such a sentiment about Ayatollah Moshkini.

In any case, it is good for his works to be published, and this interpretation - I had no information that this interpretation issued from the pen of Ayatollah Moshkini, and now that Mr. Ayatollah Reza Estadi (2) has taken the trouble to complete it - will certainly be a good thing; Ayatollah Moshkini had a very good taste: he was a person of great taste; in addition to his scientific, ethical, political, and pious attributes, he was very artistic and tasteful. We hope, God willing, that God will assist and support you; may this work be carried out in the best manner - both cases - God willing.

(1) This congress was held by the Dar al-Hekmah Scientific-Cultural Institute on 25/02/1393.

(2) Ayatollah Reza Estadi (Chairman of the Commemoration of Ayatollah Moshkini)

(3) The son of the late Mohaddith Orumi - Mr. Mir Hashim Mohaddith - was introduced by the attendees.