In His Most Exalted Name
Dhou'l-Hijjah 24,1398 AH
The reverend `ulama' and religious scholars of Rida'iyyeh, may their blessings last:
After offering my greetings and salutations, I would like to mention that I received the esteemed letter sent by the gentlemen; I pray to the Almighty God for their health and prosperity. I thank the gentlemen for their support and sympathy. I hope that we will achieve our goal through the cooperation and assistance of the `ulama' of various cities, the guidance of other Muslims, and the unity of expression, under one slogan. From this far distance, I pin my hopes on the Iranian nation, in general, and the honorable `ulama', in particular, and seek the help of their pure supplications. I am strongly hopeful that the futile attempts of those who are opposed to the nation will not yield any fruit; and a nation who has risen up and has found its way through illumination, will achieve the final victory.
I pray to the Almighty God for the severance of the hands of the aliens, the spread of Islamic justice, and establishment of the Islamic government under the glorious banner of Islam and the Qur'an. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini