In His Most Exalted Name
[The Honorable Presence of Hadrat Ayatullah al-`Uzma Khomeini, may his jihad continue:
After offering my greetings and benedictions, I would like to state that keeping in view Hadrat Ayatullah's edicts in his noble treatise, Tawdih al-Masa'il [Explanation of Issues] on jihad, and enjoining what is good and forbidding what is bad [amr bi'l-ma`rouf wa'n-nahyi `ani'l-munkar], and considering also His Eminence's statements on various issues on the customary and religious duties of all, the view of His Eminence is respectfully sought on whether it is permissible to use the religious funds to assist in the expenses of the family of political prisoners or not. In case it is permissible, in which category of the categories the abovementioned religious funds would belong, and to what extent are their limitations? May peace be upon you and the righteous servants of God.]
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The individuals who, in accordance with their religious duty and for the purpose of protecting Islam, its sacred laws and the Muslim countries from the domination of foreigners, may Allah disgrace them, have risen up to enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil within the prescribed conditions and are incurring difficulties such as imprisonment or murder, while their family are in need of help and guardianship, in this case the believers from all classes are duty-bound to help and support them while totally preserving their esteem, and should not allow their brothers' family to experience difficulties. They are permitted to spend up to one-third of the blessed Share of the Imam (`a) in this cause.
I beseech God, the Exalted, to cut off the hands of the foreigners and their treacherous agents, and to grant success to the faithful in their service to Islam and the Muslims. Verily, He is the Grantor of favors.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Ramadan al-Mubarak 28,1391 AH