In His Most Exalted Name
`Ashoura «2»
May God increase your reward.
I wish to inform your honor that I have received with thanks your blessed letter on this tragedy. I hereby reciprocate your honor's condolence, and hope that you will do him the favor of forgiving him. I entreat the Exalted Lord to bestow His Mercy on him and give us success in traversing this perilous path with moral integrity and in the service of Islam and the Muslims.
May God the Almighty grant your honor health and fortitude, and may you be completely rid of your ailment. Khanum's condition is known; she needs your honor's sincere prayers, and is in good health thank God. Ahmad «3» and Husayn «4» kiss your blessed hands. I am herewith sending my regards to the honorable Haj Hasan Aqa, «5» may God always assist him, and hope to have his prayers. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini