In His Most Exalted Name
Jamadi al-Awwal 12,1390 AH
His Eminence `Imad al-A`lam wa Hujjat al-Islam Mr. Haj Aqa `Ataullah, may his graces last:
Your noble missive was received. Nowadays what is acceptable and according to Almighty God's consent, is the preservation of the honor of the clergy and to act according to duty with utmost dignity and wisdom. Thanks to Almighty God, people like Your Eminence and my other friends are and will stay aware of these issues. As for the persons who refer for permission to the family members or the men of knowledge, please take action in whatever manner that you see expedient. Of course, if at all possible it should not exceed one-third. However, if there are cases where it is expedient to permit more, or accept the action, you have the prerogative. Likewise, you have permission to extend help to certain learned men and the like in whatever manner you see expedient. I hope for benevolent prayers for a happy ending. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
In His Most Exalted Name
Your Eminence's other missive that had been written before was received. The inquirers who themselves have paid their funds or a part thereof, explain the issue to them so they know that they could not spend it on their own and if they did, it will not be taken into account. However, for those who didn't know this before, please accept their doing and discharge them from debt.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini