Letter [to Jalaluddin Farsi]

In His Most Exalted Name

Shawwal 28,1396 AH

The Honorable Mr. Farsi, may God assist him:

I thank you for your esteemed letter, and beseech Almighty God to assist you and grant you success. I hope that you have been successful in the service you have started and that you take it to its completion. The trouble you have taken is worthwhile and praiseworthy. With regard to the regrettable matters mentioned about the problems of Lebanon and the immaturity of the Muslim heads of state, as well as the treachery of some of them, had my situation been normal, I could have been possible of help to the extent deserved. But perhaps you are not aware of the whole matter. Nearly all my legal representatives are either cut off or almost so. What seems unusual is not something with which one could accomplish a task of such moment. Partiality is not proper for me.

I pray to God to rectify all matters. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini