Blecua said, “We paid a diplomatic visit to some political and religious personages under the aegis of Imam Khoei’s Dar al-Ilm Institution. Now, we feel happy at visiting the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH). We came to visit the Imam whose wisdom and humanitarian message are lights to the whole world.”

José said, “I am an academic. I made a study on Islamic sects. Now, I know more about Shiism sect. I feel happy to know and see this historic and archeological site. Moreover, I feel astonished at seeing these decorations though there are palaces and mosques in Spain that reflect the Islamic civilization. I have visited many Arabic cities and Islamic sites like those in Damascus and Cairo but what I see today is architecturally and spiritually different.”