Decree [Appointment of Khomein Friday prayer leader]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

al-Islam Haj Shaykh Haydar-`Ali Jalali, may your graces last:

I hereby appoint you as Friday prayer leader of the city of Khomein and hope that in addition to performing this divine obligation, you will acquaint people with their important duty towards dear Islam and the bloody revolution of the noble Iranian nation. The esteemed local residents, organizations and institutions will have the necessary cooperation according to their duty in every more glorious performance of the unity-provoking prayer with you in order to perform this unifying prayer in an ever more magnificent fashion. I implore God almighty to continue granting you success. May God's peace, mercy and blessing be upon you!

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini

Dhul-Qa`dah 20,1403 AH