Decree [Rejection of the resignation of Mr. Lutafullah Safi from the Guardian Council]

[Your Highness the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatullah Imam Khomeini- may your sublime presence last long,

Enclosed please find the resignation of Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Haj Shaykh Lutfullah Safi from the membership of the Guardian Council which was read in the session of the Guardian Council date 22/7/1360 AHS and not withdrawn after one week by him. So according to article 7 of the internal procedure of the Guardian Council this resignation letter is submitted to you to make the necessary decision.

I wish the great God to grant longevity to that great leader and final victory to the Islamic Revolution under the aegis of your Excellency's prudent leadership.

Acting Secretary of the Guardian Council, Husayn Mehrpour- 30/7/1360 AHS]

In His Most Exalted Name

He is to remain in the same post. May the Exalted God grant you success.

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini