Message [Authorities of wilayat-e faqih]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

With great thanks for the esteemed Majlis deputies, since the words of the gentlemen may be aired and prompting misgiving among the people, it is necessary to say that there are verses and narrations attributed to the Immaculate Imams (May God's peace be upon them). The noted fughaha and `ulama' (distinguished religious scholars) of Islam have no participation in them let alone me. Although qualified fughaha can act as vicegerent of the Immaculate Imams in religious, political and social affairs and they are vested with the custodianship of affairs in time of the greater occultation, this is different from the greater wilayah that is exclusive to the Infallible Imams. I request that no ambiguity should exist in the talks that will be broadcast and the borders should be distinct. May God's peace be upon you!

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini

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