In His Most Exalted Name
His Eminence Sayyid al-A`lam and Thiqat al-Islam Mr. Sa`idi, may his graces last:
Your noble missive was received. I pray to Almighty God for your good health and success. With regards to the mosques, I had been informed before, too. It was even said that they have also decided upon the Sayyid `Azizullah Mosque. «1» However, I am not aware of the truth of it. In any case, the strongholds should not be vacated to the extent possible. Uprising, as a sense of duty to the extent that commensurate with possibilities, is essential. If we do not neglect it, there is nothing to fear of. Let us assume that we face an outwardly defeat, but if we succeed in drawing Almighty God's consent, the affairs become easy. My hours are counted and I am worried about the general conditions and in particular that of the theological schools. I do not know where all their extremism vis-a-vis our carelessness is taking us?" What brings calmness in general is the fact that the Ka`bah is endowed with a caretaker, i. e. the Almighty God." «2» Thanks to God, this bond thread is unbreakable, however tenuous it becomes. You young generation should not be disappointed; with a strong resolution, be prepared and avail yourselves of the opportunity to serve. Our pious predecessors, may Allah be pleased with them, lost an unusual opportunity at the time of the departure of their wicked predecessors. «3» There were more opportunities that were lost until this tragedy happened. So long as this wicked family is in place, there will be no hope for a happy ending. I pray to Almighty God for the improvement of the condition of all the Muslims and in particular the theological schools, and for their awakening. I hope for your benevolent prayers. May peace be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Sha`ban 13,1388 AH