Decree [Unauthorized Individuals not permitted to answer religious questions (in the office of Imam Khomeini); saving on usage of telephone]

In His Most Exalted Name

1. This is to emphasize that individuals that are in the office have no authority to answer religious questions whether verbally or in writing and or over the telephone except Messrs. Rasouli, Sani'i and Tawassuli. «1» These sirs should also in questions that are unclear and ambiguous refer to the treatises and thereafter give the answer. If the previously mentioned sirs appoint any person that is familiar with religious issues and who does not give the answer without reference, it is alright. «2»

2. As far as possible, try not to use the telephone «3» excessively because it is paid from the blessed share of the Imam.

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini