Letter [to Sayyid Hamid Rouhani (Ziyarati)]

In His Most Exalted Name

As of the moment I cannot give an opinion on the main issue and I do know its would-be effect in the atmospheres that do not see Iran among the Muslim countries, and perhaps deemed justifiable whatever oppression is committed against the Iranian nation or the Shi`ah, or perhaps consider this accursed «2» to be sent by God to suppress the Shi`ah nation! However, as you view it correctly, it is necessary to mention some points:

1. It does not seem correct to mention specific names. You yourselves know what would be the effect of respecting one and not naming another in an environment of akhounds. Besides, if the former could not take every atmosphere, it will cause worries.

2. On the third page concerning lands reforms and women's freedom, you have made the Iranian `ulama' to be in favor of them and this is contrary to the reality. Mentioning it is not proper either. It must be corrected and cases of land reforms and women's freedom should not be mentioned.

3. Nothing has been written about the recent happenings.