Open Letter [to Sayyid Husayn Tabataba'i Buroujerdi]

«۱»- Marja' at-taqlid or marja' in short: a scholar of proven learning and piety whose authoritative rulings one follows in matters of religious practice.«۲»- Answering the above letter, Mr. Buroujerdi wrote:" In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the MercifulFirstly, it is expected from the prominent 'ulama' themselves to defend us against such false propaganda. Of course, my interest in protecting the religion and the country's vital interests is obvious to all and it is not necessary to announce publicly whatever is done. Secondly, since the issuance of His Highness'( the Shah's )decree, I have repeatedly notified him through different persons about the point that no changes should be made in the legal articles concerning religious matters. Although the Interior Minister and Mr. Rafi' had communicated His Highness' words to me, saying that not only there would be no changes in the articles dealing with the religion, but also they would be concerned with their advancement and consolidation. Nevertheless, in all of the sessions held on this issue, some of which have been attended by a number of the prominent 'ulama', I have said not a single word implying my agreement. How can I declare anything about such an important matter, while there is nothing clear about it yet?al-Tabataba'i"«۳»- Sayyid Rouhullah Kamalvand Khorramabadi.«۴»- Known as Muhaqqiq Damad.«۵»- Imam Khomeini.