In His Most Exalted Name
Sha`ban 21,1386 AH
I do hereby acknowledge with gratitude the receipt of your letter of felicitations on the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Wali al-`Asr, may God expedite his advent. I pray to God for your good health, success, and prosperity. Let us hope that Almighty God will make this auspicious for all Muslims in general and in particular for the distinguished `ulama', may God increase those like them. At the moments when the supplications are answered, I hope for your benevolent prayers. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini