TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, prominent Marja in Iran, insisted on Shias’ voting, saying all Pakistani Shias should take part in the upcoming election.

The correspondents of The Hawzah News sent a letter to Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi for an isteftah (request for opinion) about the permissibility and importance of Shia voting in Pakistan election.

Answering the letter, the prominent Marja insisted on Shias’ voting for a candidate in the Pakistani election, adding, "given that participation in elections and the selection of competent people will strengthen the Shias situation, it is necessary for everyone to participate in the election."

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