In His Most Exalted Name
Ramadan al-Mubarak 8,1389 AH
His Eminence Thiqat al-Islam Mr. Hakimi, may his generosity last long:
As I have not met Mr. Azarm, «1» I do have some familiarity with his state of mind. Once before and following my transfer to Iraq I had seen a piece of poetry that was rather indicative of his thoughts. Now that I see his high ranking Payam [Message], I express my appreciation to him. I am spending the last days of my life, and unfortunately I could not serve the dear Islam and the Muslims. The nations which, with enormous populations, vast lands, precious natural sources, a very brilliant history and culture as well as heavenly laws, under the bondage of imperialism, are dying of hunger, are entangled in nakedness, poverty, misery and backwardness, and are waiting for their death, and the governments, which are formed by the hands of imperialism, could not serve anyone but them. The present differences between the heads of the Muslim states- that is, a legacy of feudalism and the age of savagery and has been created by the hands of foreigners aimed at holding the nations backward- has deprived them of the opportunity to contemplate on their interests. The spirit of disappointment and despair that has been injected on the nations and even on the Muslim leaders by the hands of imperialism has prevented them from thinking of a solution. It is hoped that the younger generation who have not yet reached the weakness and frigidity of the old age, would awaken the nations by whatever means that they can. Through poetry, verses, lectures, books, and whatever else that would cause awareness of the society, they should not even neglect to do this even in the private gatherings. Let it be that one or more men of high ambitions and zeal are found to put an end to this unfortunate states. The educated youth should not lose their hopes by this foreign-made brawl and do not indulge in the debauchery that has been staged by the order of the imperialism to keep them backward. The vigilant individuals will reproduce and find co-thinkers and companions and consolidate their arrays and stand fast, be serious and strong-willed at the time of hardship. They should not forget to exhort one another to truth and exhort one another to patience, which is a divine injunction. I pray to Almighty God for the grandeur of Islam and the Muslims. Kindly convey my regards to Mr. Azarm and whoever is thinking of a remedy. May peace be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini