Considering that every now and then, the process of broadcasting and interpreting the statements and stances of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi is subject to political temper tantrums, distortions, and unethical conduct, his eminence’s office hereby announces that the sole official source for accessing the genuine news, statements, and Fatwas of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi is the official website of his eminence’s office accessible at: www.makarem.ir.
Following is the letter of the director of the website of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi addressed to the public, scholars, and all online journalists:
In His Name Almighty
ن وَالْقَلَمِ وَمَا يَسْطُرُونَ
(Qalam, 1)
Nun. By the Pen and the (Record) which (men) write
Dear readers, scholars, and online journalists,
Greetings,
Considering the temper tantrums that occur every now and then in the process of broadcasting the news and that such unethical conduct sometimes leads to misunderstandings, and in order to notify all of our audience, scholars and online journalists, we hereby announce to all those who are engaged in broadcasting the news regarding the speeches and announcements of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi in their media including online news agencies, social networks, p r i n ted press, etc. that, since the headlines that are chosen for the news can have considerable impacts on the impressions of the audience, it is necessary to avoid using headlines that are contrary to the contents or the atmosphere of the news, and to use headlines that truly reflect the contents and the atmosphere of the news, otherwise, they will be violating the ethical principles in this regard. What is even more deplorable is that sometimes some distortions are also made in the contents of his eminence’s speeches or statements, in which case, the perpetrators will be legally and religiously responsible for the consequences of such actions.
Further, it is hereby announced to the respectable audience that, in order to access the genuine version of the statements and speeches made by Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi, as well as his Fatwas, they can refer to the website of his eminence’s office at: www. Makarem.ir
In the end, I ask Allah the Almighty to bless all those who make an effort in broadcasting the news regarding the Muslim world as well as Islamic teachings, with success and prosperity.
Vahid Aliannejad
Director of the website and the Center for Information Technology
The office of Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi
