Decree [Confirmation of the Congregational Prayer Leader of Tehran Bazaar Mosque]

[In His Most Exalted Name

A group of devoted bazaar people and supporters of Hujjat al-Islam Sayyid Muhammad Khansari presented a letter to the grand Ayatullah Imam Khomeini requesting that the above mentioned be appointed as prayer leader of the Tehran Shah Mosque (now the Imam Khomeini Mosque). The Imam has confirmed Sayyid Muhammad Baqir Khwansari, son of the late Grand Ayatullah Haj Sayyid Muhammad Taqi Khwansari, may his grave be fragrant]

I have the warmest feelings for His Eminence the prominent scholar Hujjat al-Islam Haj Sayyid Muhammad Baqir- may his graces last- who is worthy of the task that has been mentioned in the letter. May the faithful benefit from the blessings (of his personality), God willing. May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini

Rabi` al-Awwal 28,1399 AH