NEW DELHI: Iranian ambassador in India has expressed sorrow at the demise of noted Shia leader and politician Maulana Iftikhar Hussain Ansari.
In a condolence message Ambassador Ghulam Reza Ansari, said: I have received the news of the demise of Hojjatoleslam wal Moslimeen Maulana Iftikhar Hussain Ansari with great regret and sorrow. I express condolences on behalf of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India over the death of this great Islamic scholar and pray to the Almighty to grant him high stations in the hereafter and patience and reward to his survivors, particularly his brothers, wife and children.
The message further read that: Late Maulana Iftikhar during his life paid particular attention for the propagation of religion as well as spirituality. He played a creative role in the political arena as well.
The message described Maulana Iftikhar a great servant of Islam and people of Kashmir.
Conveying his condolences to the people of Kashmir particularly the Shia community, Ambassador said: Maulana Iftikhar will always be remembered together with the eminent preachers of Islam and the great servants of the great people of Kashmir and will remain imprinted in the history of this region.
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