Dr. Hossein Harsij, President of the University of Isfahan, stated: “We hope that, given the approach the university has adopted, it will be able—both scientifically and culturally—to assist the Headquarters for the Development and Reconstruction of the Holy Shrines and play a commensurate role. The President of the University of Isfahan went on to say that the martyr Commando Haj Qasem Soleimani was the founder of the Holy Shrines Headquarters, and through his efforts he succeeded in strengthening Iran–Iraq solidarity. Beyond the foregoing, the mutual impacts of Iran–Iraq solidarity encompass many different aspects that must be addressed.”

Dr. Asghar Montazer‐al‐Qā’em, Professor of History at the University of Isfahan, explained** the cultural conditions of Najaf al‐Ashraf in the eighth century AH, noting that the presence and role of Iranians in the reconstruction of the Holy Shrines has a strong historical precedent that can be demonstrated based on surviving historical sources.
Dr. Ali‐Akbar Kajbāf, President of Farhangian University, emphasized** Iranian collaboration in the reconstruction of the Holy Shrines, stating that the Safavids in Najaf al‐Ashraf held significant political and social roles. He added that historical sources—particularly travelogues—address this matter, and by studying them one can gain substantial information on the subject.
Prof. ‘Īsā Ḥakīm, Former President of the University of Kufa, remarked** that Najaf experienced considerable scientific advancement in the fifth century AH, and that scholars played a pivotal role in this progress. He noted that researchers and academics can analyze the causes and factors behind this flourishing by referring to the historical sources that remain from that period.
Dr. Asghar Qaedan, Professor at the University of Tehran, addressed** the role of Iranians from a different angle, explaining that Iranian women throughout various historical eras—particularly during the Safavid period—played a significant part in this endeavor. He pointed out that many women ensured their names endured by making religious endowments, some of which were directed specifically toward the Holy Shrines. This tradition became widespread among women, allowing many of them to contribute actively to the reconstruction of the Holy Shrines through their charitable bequests.