In His Most Exalted Name
His Eminence Sayyid al-A`lam wa Hujjat al-Islam Haj Sayyid Fadlullah Hijazi (may his blessings last):
I was happy to receive your kind letter. I thank you for your considerable efforts in promoting the holy religion, and I hope your efforts will be appreciated by His Eminence Master of the Age (may Allah Almighty expedite his glorious advent) and be rewarded. About performing Friday Prayers, I agree with the distinguished `ulama' (may their blessings last) ; that is, performing the Friday prayers, one does not need to say the noon prayers. I hope the problems will be resolved soon through unity and collaboration of the great gentlemen. Please give my regards to all the distinguished `ulama' and Hujjat al-Islams in Shahr-Rida (may their blessings last), Mr. Mahdawi, Mr. Hashimi, Mr. Imamjum`ah, Mr. Rahnama'i, Mr. Haj Sayyid `Ali Hijazi, and Mr. Nasih. May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Rabi` al-Mawloud 25,1384 AH