In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Please allow me to bring to Your Eminence's attention that your dignified letter indicating your health is greatly appreciated. Your good health and success is invoked for. All praise be to God, my condition is not bad. I am concerned about the theological seminary in Qum. The fear is that if my absence is prolonged, the gentlemen scholars will become shaky. I ask God for the rectification of issues.Please remind the esteemed scholars, may Almighty God assist them, that I very much like to be among them and share in their sorrow and happiness. The scholars and the distinguished people of Qum who have truly proven their loyalty are the source of my hope and my eyes are enlightened through them. As soon as the ban on my return is lifted, if Almighty God wills, I will see myself among them.
The other matter which you need to relate anyway you deem fit in Qum, Tehran and other places is the issue of not receiving telegrams from Iran. During the first or second day of our arrival, we received some telegrams of which a few either the address was unknown or the sender was not identified. After that, all of a sudden, all letters and telegrams have stopped coming and it is obvious that they are being held back. We have also received the news of them being held up in other cities. It is possible that their intention is to create concern. You and other respected gentlemen please point this issue out and state that this is the reason for telegrams not being received.
I have read what you wrote. I ask Almighty God for resolve in the matters of concern. From you and other gentlemen I ask for prayers that all ends well. I saw a copy of the telegram which you sent but the original has not been delivered. I thank the scholars and teachers and ask for their success and approval by God Almighty. May peace be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini