Leader issues message of condolence for passing of late Ayatollah Yusuf Saanei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message of condolence for the passing of the late Ayatollah Haj Sheikh Yusuf Saanei. The full text of his message is as follows:

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Knowledge-bearer who is not purified can harm societies

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Leader says Zionist regime will be uprooted, liberating Palestine an obligation

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Imam Khomeini: I am a brother of the Iranian nation and consider myself their servant and soldier

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Imam didn’t like taking picture of him

When in exile in Najaf Imam was frequently asked for some picture of him for the followers in Iran.