Srinagar, April 19 -- The office, through its representative in India, Hujjatul Islam wal Muslimeen Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, issued a formal message extolling the intellectual stature, moral rectitude, and pious legacy of the deceased scholar.

The message, dated 29 Sha'ban 1446 Hijri originally written in Persian stated:

"The demise of the scholar, Hujjatul Islam wal Muslimeen Allama Syed Muhammad Baqir Al-Mousavi (may his soul rest in peace) caused great grief and deep sorrow.

This great scholar, throughout his blessed life, served Islam and the Muslim world. He was a shining figure who combined knowledge, ethics, and spirituality, and left a lasting impact on numerous students and followers.

I express my deepest condolences to the s...