In His Most Exalted Name
Shawwal 13,1385 AH
I do acknowledge with gratitude the receipt of your noble letter which indicated your health and had been sent under the vein of nobility and piety. I thank you for your efforts. Concerning the issue you have raised, since it is not advisable to give you a detailed reply, I explained it to Mr. `Allamah al-Huda Ahwazi so as to relate it to you. What I have said in brief is that foreign organizations such as the United Nations and others are merely satellite entities that have been created for the interests of the powerful countries and the beguilement of the weak ones. It is against the interest of the clergy and Islam to establish connection with the political entities from Muslim countries who are residing abroad. What has been attributed to me that I am too radical is not true as you have guessed. I have not taken a radical measure. I beg pardon from God, the Exalted, for my lapses and shortcomings. I pray to His Sacred Essence to grant me success in serving Islam and the Muslims. I hope for your benevolent prayers for a good ending. May peace be upon you.
As you have moved to Tehran, I am glad as the capital is more than in need of active `ulama'. Your excellent efforts are acknowledged and appreciated.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini