In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Their Venerable Eminences distinguished `ulama' and Hujjat al-Islams of Shiraz, may their blessings last:
I beg to inform Their Venerable Eminences that after some months the telegram sent on the demise of the late Ayatullah Hakim, may God have mercy on him, has arrived and is acknowledged. I hope that under the auspices and attention of the eminent distinguished `ulama', may Allah multiply their kinds, the theological schools will take effective steps in edifying the society, especially the young generation, and that their valuable attempts will neutralize the sinister plans being carried out one after another. With utmost regret and sorrow, it must be admitted that the people of falsehood are united and concordant in their falsehood while the people of truth are unlike that. However, we must not be disappointed that Islam and the Muslims have witnessed very dark and hard days for God, the Blessed and Exalted, by His power, would extinguish the wicked ones at an appointed time. The latest tune of `Religious Corps' seriously threatens the foundation of the clergy and its independence, and it up to us to combat it with utmost seriousness and not to allow this divine trust on our shoulders to be trampled upon by the fancies of those who are ignorant of God. Struggle to make the nation aware of the sinister plans of the enemies of Islam.
I beseech God, the Exalted, for the health, happiness, and confirmation of Their Venerable Eminences. May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi Khomeini