In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
His Imperial Majesty,
After offering my regards and best wishes, I have to express the deep concern of the prominent `ulama' and other Muslim groups about the omission of the prerequisite of" being a Muslim" for candidature and voting, and giving suffrage to women, in the Provincial and District Councils Bill, as has been discussed in the newspapers. His Majesty would acknowledge that the country's interests lie in guarding the precepts of the pure religion of Islam and inspiring peace of mind in people. I hereby implore Your Majesty to order the elimination of any propositions against the sacred religion and the official school of thought in the country, from the programs of the government and the political parties, and thus earning the utmost pleasure of the Muslim nation.
One who prays for you,
Rouhullah al-Mousawi
This is Imam Khomeini's first telegram to Muhammad Rida Pahlavi.