Decree [Reinstating the superintendent of pilgrims to the Sacred House of God]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

His Excellency Hujjat al-Islam Aqa Haj Shaykh Mahdi Karroubi- may his graces last,

After extending gratitude to the Islamic and indescribable resistance of the oppressed and honorable pilgrims to the Sacred House of Allah in facing the attack of the Sa`oudi family- these red-handed ones of history and blind-minded agents of the world-devouring America- and after gratitude to the devotional and valiant resistance of Your Excellency who, in spite of the affliction under the yoke of the bloodthirsty Sa`oudi family, through the fiery messages and interviews lifted the veil covering the abominable face of these criminals of history and voiced out in the world the unforgettable disgrace of the criminal America and its wicked agents, I appoint you who, thank God, were and are at the forefronts of the strugglers of Islam, as superintendent on my behalf, as in the past many years, of the pilgrims to the Sacred House of Allah. The historic crime of violating the divine sanctuary, «1» which set ablaze the heart of committed Muslims of the world, is not something that can be forgotten or silenced.

I deemed it necessary here to express gratitude for the efforts of all the officials and personnel of Hajj as well as His Excellency Hujjat al-Islam Imam Jamarani (may his graces last) who, through their commitment and struggle, have brought honor to the Islamic Republic of Iran and delight of the soul of the martyrs. I pray God for further success of all in serving Islam and its luminous laws and beseech Him to grant mercy and forgiveness to our esteemed martyrs of Mecca who, by offering their blood, hoisted the red banner of monotheism, prophethood and Imamate in the heaven and the earth. I also implore God to grant fortitude and reward to the martyrs' family who deserve great honor. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.

Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini

Shahrivar 18,1366 AHS