In a message of condolence, Ayat. Ahmad Marvi expressed sympathy to Ayat. Sistani following the passing of his respected brother. The full text of the message reads:
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
Your Eminence Ayatollah al-Uzma Sistani (may your noble blessings endure)
I extend my condolences on the passing of your esteemed brother to Your Eminence, your honorable children, the respected Sistani families, and all admirers and followers of your noble household.
From beside the illuminated resting place of Hazrat Ali ibn Musa al-Reza, I ask the Almighty God to grant elevated ranks and vast mercy to that pious scholar, and to bestow beautiful patience and great reward upon the honorable family. I also pray for your health, long blessed life, and increasing divine success in serving the Islamic Ummah.
Ahmad Marvi
Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi