Letter [to Sayyid Jalaluddin Tahiri Isfahani]

In His Most Exalted Name

I beg to inform Your Eminence that your noble missive was received. Before receiving your missive, I was very worried about your illness; I hope, by the will of Almighty God, you will fully recover from your ailment. However, seeing a neurologist is advisable. In Isfahan, you have Dr. Nafisi. I saw him once I had a sickness. His diagnose was good. In any case, do not procrastinate and go and see him. The point you had indicated about the Friday congregational prayers, it seems as though you have not been present in the societies of the most learned `ulama' and are not aware of the distraction of the mind and diversity of opinions. At Najaf, Mr. Sadiqi «1» started Friday congregational prayers and encountered a sanction by old men and opposition of some of the sources of imitation. Where in the world can you see the likelihood of `ulama' grant privilege to someone above themselves and certify that privilege in practice- whether in Tehran, Isfahan, Qum, or other cities?!

Having influence with the intellectual class does not have any effect on this matter. Of importance is the elderly class. By the will of Almighty God, He will improve our societies and awaken us from this deep slumber. May peace be upon you.