In His Most Exalted Name
Honorable Mr. Sayyid Mahmoud Shafi` i (may he always succeed):
I was very happy to receive your kind letter. Thank you for your mindfulness about my release and return to Qum. I ask God for the success of all the Muslims in exalting the holy word of Islam and I hope for your benevolent prayers. May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
Khomeini
Dhou'l-Hijjah al-Haram 2, 1383 AH