Najaf Ashraf – His Eminence Grand Ayatollah the Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafi (may Allah prolong his life) received the Director of the Seminaries (Hawza 'Ilmiyya) in the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Eminence Sheikh Ali Ridha A'rafi (may his protection endure), and his accompanying delegation.

His Eminence Sheikh A'rafi presented a number of his authored works to His Eminence, informing His Eminence about the academic and research path undertaken by the holy Qom Seminary.

In turn, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah the Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafi (may Allah prolong his life)prayed for the attendees and those in charge of the religious seminaries for goodness, righteousness, success, and progress in the fields of the sciences of Muhammad and the Family of Muhammad (Allah's blessings be upon them).

At the end of the meeting, His Eminence Sheikh A'rafi expressed his gratitude and appreciation to His Eminence Grand Ayatollah the Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafi (may Allah prolong his life) for his blessed time and prayers.