In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
I have the honor to inform you that I ask God Almighty for Your Eminence's health, grandeur, and success in exalting the word of Islam and consolidating the foundation of the pure religion.
I have to call the gentlemen's attention to the past and present actions of the despotic regime; they insulted Islam and the Qur'an in the past and tried to give the Qur'an the same status as the heretic books. Now, after the equation of the rights has been announced, many essential laws of Islam fade away. Recently, the Minister of Justice has omitted the prerequisite condition of being Muslim and male from becoming a judge.
One of the things, which proves the malice of the present government «1» is the traveling accommodation granted to two thousand members or more of the deviant sect. Each has been granted five hundred dollars and a discount of one thousand two hundred tumans for the air ticket, for the mere reason that they may be able to take part in their meeting held in London, which is anti-Islamic. On the contrary, they make many problems for the pilgrims[ hujjaj ]of the Sacred House of God, and overcharge them.
The gentlemen should notice that the members of this sect, who are in fact the agents of Israel, hold many of the key positions. The danger posed by Israel to Islam and Iran is very close. Treaties have been signed or are being signed with Israel against the Muslim governments. It is necessary that the distinguished `ulama' and the honorable preachers inform other classes of the people so that we can prevent it in time. Today, we cannot follow the old routine; being silent and secluded, we will lose everything.
We owe a lot to Islam. We owe a lot to the Prophet of Islam. Now that Hadrat's painful efforts are exposed to being squandered, it is the time for the `ulama' of Islam and those relying on the sacred religion to repay their debts. I am determined not to rest until either I subdue the ruling regime, or I enter the Court of God Almighty having an excuse. You, the `ulama' of Islam, become determined, too, and be certain that victory is yours." Allah will perfect His light however much the disbelievers are averse." «2» O Lord! Increase the grandeur of Islam, the Muslims and the `ulama' of Islam. May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini