In His Most Exalted Name
Jamadi ath-Thani 2,1397 AH
I wish to inform you that I have received with thanks your esteemed letter indicating your well-being, and containing your expression of sympathy for me. I beseech God Almighty to keep you healthy and happy, and hope that you will always be successful and triumphant, with God's assistance, just as you have been successful in serving Islam and Muslims, up to now. I am in relatively good health thanks to God, but the troubles and vexations do not leave any time for me. I beseech God Almighty to rectify matters.
Regarding the Qum building, in my view, this should not be abandoned. I hope that the time will be found to take this worthy task to its completion. Please do not forget me in your benevolent prayers, especially for my salvation. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini