In His Most Exalted Name
Rabi` ath-Thani 4,1390 AH
Dear Ahmad,
I hope you are, God willing, healthy. I am fine, thanks to God, and have no physical ailment. To be sure, spiritual ennui is plenty.
I deem it necessary to remind you that in these days there may be posed questions regarding the issue of Reference Authority [marja`-e taqlid], «1» or God forbid, entanglements may take place there among and between the young. You and all my friends must stay away from such issues, not interfering even as much as a single word. Just as I have recommended the same thing here, neither pros nor cons.
I wish you success and divine confirmation. I am delighted to know that, thanks to God, you are fully engaged in work and I am also glad to know that you are assigned as an instructor. It is a fine occupation. Teach, from the start, as you go on learning; teach even if it is to one pupil. I wish you success. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Your father