Participating In Elections Proves Nation’s Vigilence  : Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi

Senior Shia scholar Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi stated in the ceremony of Mid-Sha’ban celebration, which was held along with the turban ceremony of a number of students in Qom,” In the narrations, Imam Zaman (PBUH) is interpreted as sunlight behind a cloud, which, although it cannot be seen, has its effects; The darkness of the night disappears and the plants grow in the light of this indirect light, and all the traces of light from this sun behind the clouds are absorbed.”

He referred to the heavy duties of seminary students after wearing clerical clothes and noted,” People’s expectations of you will increase after wearing these clothes and you should try to change the situation.”

While emphasizing participation in the elections, this Shia source of emulation said,” Participation in the elections is a sign that a nation is awake, and by participating in the elections, you can prove your awareness and vigilance.”

At the end, Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi prayed that the seminary students would be able to fulfill their duties under the spiritual guidance of Imam Zaman (PBUH).

At the end of this ceremony, a group of students of Qom seminary were granted turban by this Shia scholar and dressed in the holy robes of the clergy.