In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
"Verily, to God we belong and to Him we shall return."
The massive and tragic earthquake that rocked the Kerman province causing large losses in terms of human lives and property grieves everyone who hears about it. We should all know that such disastrous incidents are divine trials for, both, those who have been afflicted as well as the rest of the nation. This is a trial for the victims to prove the level of their resilience in the face of tragic incidents by patiently facing the loss of beloved ones and to show their faith in the divine words of the Noble Qur'an which says that whatever we possess is from God Almighty and that we are all trustees of the divine trusts and will have to return them sooner or later. And this is a trial for the aggrieved ones throughout the country to show how sincerely they are prepared to share the losses of this tragedy with their dear brothers and sisters and to what degree they are willing to strive to compensate for this great disaster.
Keeping in view the unity that can be seen within this beloved and noble Iranian nation, I am sure that they will remain steadfast in the face of all disasters and tragedies and will rush to provide immediate aid to their beloved brothers and sisters who have lost everything and will support their popular and pious government that is shouldering a major responsibility and will strive to rescue the survivors of this tragedy.
I offer my condolences to the noble Iranian nation over this tragic incident and pray to God Almighty for the health and prosperity of the survivors of this agonizing tragedy.
Peace and blessings be upon the survivors and mercy and divine forgiveness on those who tread the divine path!
May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini