AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed condolences over the passing of senior Iranian theologian Grand Ayatollah Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani. In a Tuesday message, the Leader condoled the demise of Ayatollah Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani to his honorable family and his pupils at Seminary. Ayatollah Khamenei also pointed to Ayatollah Safi Golpaygani's revolutionary services and important responsibilities during the Islamic Republic era and prayed to God to bestow divine forgiveness and blessings on him and elevate his ranks [in the Heavens] to the highest.
The message of Imam Khamenei is as follows:
In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful
It is with deep regret that I received the news of the demise of the grand jurisprudent and insightful Marja’, Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Lutfullah Safi Golpaygani.
He was one of the pillars of the Qom seminary and among the most distinguished figures in knowledge and practice. He was also the most experienced religious scholar in that blessed seminary.
During the time of the late Ayatollah Boroujerdi, he was one of the best students of that great religious scholar. During the time of the late Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Reza Golpaygani he acted as a practical and scientific companion and advisor to him. During the Revolution, he was a trusted, reliable figure for Imam Khomeini (may God’s mercy be upon him).
For many years, he was a central figure in the Guardian Council and after that he would continuously get involved in matters regarding the Revolution and the country by taking a caring, responsible approach toward the issues. Many times he informed me of his views and recommendations.
His poetic talent, memory of history and concern about social issues are among some of the other characteristics of this long-lived, magnanimous scholar. His demise is a source of grief for the religious, scientific community of the country.
I express my condolences to his esteemed family, his honorable children, the Grand Marja’ and scholars of the Qom Seminary and to his followers and admirers in the Qom Province and city of Golpaygan. I ask God to bestow His forgiveness and mercy on him.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
February 1, 2022
Ayatollah Lotfollah Safi Golpaygani who was the author of several significant books on Shia jurisprudence died from cardiac arrest on 1 February 2022, at the age of 103.
Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani was born in 1919 in Golpayegan. He studied in seminaries of Qom under Grand Ayatollah Borujerdi. Also, he resided and taught in the Seminary of Qom. Ayatollah Safi was a supporter of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
Ayatollah Safi Golpayegani's scientific efforts and practical endeavors left a valuable legacy and capital for the Islamic world.
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It is with deep regret that I received the news of the demise of the grand jurisprudent and insightful Marja’, Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Lutfullah Safi Golpaygani.
He was one of the pillars of the Qom seminary and among the most distinguished figures in knowledge and practice. He was also the most experienced religious scholar in that blessed seminary.
During the time of the late Ayatollah Boroujerdi, he was one of the best students of that great religious scholar. During the time of the late Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Reza Golpaygani he acted as a practical and scientific companion and advisor to him. During the Revolution, he was a trusted, reliable figure for Imam Khomeini (may God’s mercy be upon him).
For many years, he was a central figure in the Guardian Council and after that he would continuously get involved in matters regarding the Revolution and the country by taking a caring, responsible approach toward the issues. Many times he informed me of his views and recommendations.
His poetic talent, memory of history and concern about social issues are among some of the other characteristics of this long-lived, magnanimous scholar. His demise is a source of grief for the religious, scientific community of the country.
I express my condolences to his esteemed family, his honorable children, the Grand Marja’ and scholars of the Qom Seminary and to his followers and admirers in the Qom Province and city of Golpaygan. I ask God to bestow His forgiveness and mercy on him.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei
February 1, 2022