Grand Ayatollah Shirazi permits allocating funds from Imam’s share to support families in Lebanon

The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Hosseini Shirazi, has issued a statement permitting the allocation of funds from the Imam’s share to support believers affected by the ongoing Israeli aggression in southern Lebanon.

This decision reflects the higher religious authority’s commitment to the humanitarian and living conditions of families directly impacted by the ongoing conflict.

The statement reads: “The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Hosseini Shirazi, permits the allocation of funds from the Imam’s share to the honorable believers who have been harmed, displaced, or affected by the painful Zionist aggression in our beloved Lebanon. This includes support for their families and covering their various life needs.”

This decision underscores Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s deep concern for assisting families suffering under the harsh conditions caused by Israeli bombardments, with the aim of providing both material and moral support to displaced families to alleviate their hardships and meet their essential needs.

The statement calls on believers and charitable organizations to expedite their financial and humanitarian assistance during this critical time, reinforcing the spirit of solidarity and social responsibility encouraged by Islam, particularly in times of crisis and disaster.