In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
After praising (God) and offering salutations (to the Prophet and his pure progeny (`a)), it is hereby confirmed that His Eminence `Umdat al-Afadil wa Murawwij al-Ahkam Mr. Haj Shaykh Muslim Darab Ardebili, may God always assist him, has been granted my permission to be in charge of the religious law affairs whose supervision is dependent on the permission of a fully qualified jurist in a cautious manner and after recognizing the precept and the subject matter. He is also authorized to collect the blessed Share of the Imam (`a), to spend the same for his sustenance in an economical behavior, and to remit the excess amount to this humble servant for preserving the significant religious seminaries.
" And I advise him, may God, the Exalted, assist him, as we have been advised by the pious predecessors to keep company of piety, to evade carnal desires and to be meticulous in his worldly and afterworld affairs. I hope he will not forget me in his benevolent prayers." May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon him and our pious brethren.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Jamadi ath-Thani 12,1389 AH