In His Most Exalted Name
Dhou'l-Hijjah 12,1397 AH
With reference to the will I made and appointed Messrs. Araki, Ridwani, Khatami, and Karimi as its executors, in the event of any circumstance arising for one, or more of them, such that he is not able to attend to it, the other gentlemen should appoint somebody reliable and known for his integrity and trustworthiness. The purpose is that until such time as the will has not been executed, four reliable persons should be the acting authority, and in the absence of one or two persons, the other gentlemen should do the needful until he is present again. I pray to the Exalted Lord for the success of all.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini