Questioner: Sayyid Hamid Rouhani (Ziyarati)
[In His Most Exalted Name
The Great Leader of Muslims, Hadrat Ayatullah Khomeini, may God favor the Muslims with his enduring existence:
Greetings and salutations to you. I wish to have your opinion on spending one-third of the possessions (which must be used for charity and clearance from obligations as per the will) on the publication of books on Islam and politics. Such books would portray the truths of Islam and the views of religious authorities on combating oppression, as well as the ruthless rulers and imperialists. They would also serve to enlighten the people and revolutionize their thinking on Islam. Your esteemed views are solicited. May your sublime presence endure for Muslims, God willing.]
In His Most Exalted Name
Matters which relate to propagating divine laws and enunciating the Islamic position vis-a-vis tyranny and oppressive rulers are all regarded as Islamic issues. The publications of books on such topics are not only charitable acts, but constitute charity of the highest order. If the will stipulating one-third, or any vows, pledges, etc. concern charitable purposes, expending the money there from on such matters is permissible and relevant.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini