Letter [The seminary students' stipends]

In His Most Exalted Name

Sha`ban 1,1398 AH

I extend my greetings to you, and pray for God to give you success and assistance. I have received your letters. It seems that you are fastidious; your letters are suggestive of this! The question of need and necessity is something clear. You have doubts; you are permitted to act in cases of doubt.

It was arranged that in the absence of Aqa, «1» Aqa Ishraqi, «2» should take his place. You and the other gentlemen who were outside should assist him and not leave him alone. Always maintain your contact with Aqa, and keep yourself informed about his condition.

Concerning the Mashhad stipends, give those who are in debt. After this also, give the deficit involving the stipends that they wish to increase. Please forward the enclosed to Mr. Mahami. Perhaps the money will be centered in one place, and the need will be obviated. You had written to say that an official document is necessary for Mr. Ishraqi's incumbency; this letter itself is the document. He has been my representative previously as well. Now also, in the absence of Aqa, it is still advisable that he be so. May peace be upon you.

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini

Kindly deliver Aqa's letter.