In His Most Exalted Name
Dhou'l-Hijjah 25,1397 AH
I would like to let you know that I always pray to God, the Exalted, for your honor's health and prosperity. It is necessary for me to thank all the gentlemen who have expressed their kind sentiments on this tragedy. It is not easy for me to thank them individually and in detail. Therefore, I request you as one who has a share in this matter to thank on my behalf the respected gentlemen who have held a commemorative service in Ark Mosque and, as stated above, have telegraphed me. You may do this either by phoning them or in any other matter you deem advisable. Though I have expressed my thanks, I, nevertheless, find it necessary to show my gratitude and appreciation especially to those respected gentlemen: the clergy, the distinguished religious authorities, orators, scholars, engineers, doctors and others. I am giving you this extra trouble as you are in contact with all of them and know the way of doing it very well. I beseech God to keep everybody prosperous and healthy. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini