In His Most Exalted Name
Muharram 19,1393 AH
His Eminence `Imad al-A`lam wa Thiqat al-Islam Mr. Gerami, may his graces last:
Your letter arrived and I noted its contents. On the oft-repeated subjects I do not have either a negative or a positive view. Furthermore, I am deeply saddened by the present condition of the clergy. I pray to God, the Exalted, for everyone to become acquainted with Islam and their duties. Most of the issues of your letter were previously written; only the last sentence pertaining to Mr. Shirazi remained unclear. I wish that such issues if ever connected to the main concern, be made clear. Even without affixing your signature, it is possible for you to write in detail the matter I would think of. I pray to God, the Exalted, for your success and I hope for benevolent prayers from you. May peace be upon you
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini