[In the beginning of this meeting, Imam Khomeini expressed his concern about the disappearance of Imam Mousa Sadr, prayed for his return and thanked the Lebanese delegation for pursuing the case. Then, the representative of the Lebanese delegation, Mr. Sayyid Husayn Husayni, elaborated on the condition of the Lebanese Shi`ah from 1860 onward and also enumerated the crimes committed by the Zionists against them. He said: The Lebanese Shi`ah have pinned their hopes on the Iranian Shi`ah, their movement and the Islamic Revolution. They consider themselves from Iran, the Iranian movement is that of the Lebanese Shi`ah and they will support it through any possible means.]
Imam: I thank you for offering a correct view. From the very beginning, we maintained a clear-cut idea about the Zionists. One of the reasons for our opposition to the Shah was this very relationship with Israel. This very issue has caused the movement of the Iranian people. We have frequently taken the Shah to task in our statements. In the very statement, issued on the oil employees a few days ago, the issue of Israel and Iran's oil were mentioned.
[Sayyid Husayn Husayni: Our single goal is an Islamic and Shi`i goal. The activities of Mr. Sadr in 1968 led to the formation of the Supreme Islamic Assembly of the Shi`ah. The Harikat al-Mahroumin and Amal movements, the political and military wings of the Shi`i movement, were created. And this happened at a time when the Shi`ah had been disintegrated. They reunited and reorganized them, creating a power for them. The Shi`ah constitute one-third of the Lebanese population and possess forty percent of its territory. The Shi`ah also constitute the largest group in Lebanon. At a time when Harikat al-Mahroumin, led by Imam Mousa Sadr, is continuing its activity and when we believe in Islam and Shi`ism and are inspired by the path of Mousa Sadr, suddenly he is kidnapped, dealing a severe blow on us. It has seriously preoccupied us. It has deprived us of our concentration so that we will not be able to help the Shi`ah of the world, particularly those of Iran.]
Imam: The problem of Mr. Sadr is a very crucial one and has also dealt a blow on us, but I hope that he will come back soon and continue to undertake the tasks which are Islamic and in the interest of the Shi`ah. We should encourage the Shi`ah. You gentlemen should not be disappointed in his absence. God is with righteousness and supports all. You must encourage the Shi`ah. Avoid disunity. God has promised His assistance. Righteousness is on your side. Inspire hope in the people. Rely on yourself in all affairs.
[:We always thank the Almighty God and are satisfied with what He wants. We request you to pray for us, advise us, admonish and guide us. Who is more competent than you to advise us- particularly at this juncture? We do not have anybody else. Our objective is to thank you for your measures, seek your advice, guidance and instruction. We believe in our Shi`i line, we are firm and this is our destiny.]
Imam: At the time of the raids of the aliens, Islam has always succeeded due to the fortitude, forbearance, and contemplation of the Muslims. For instance, the holy Prophet (s) «1» defeated Iran and Rome with a small force due to his faith; today too our religion and our stance are right. We rely on the Almighty God. We are not afraid of the magnitude of the enemy's power and hope that this Iranian movement and that of the Lebanese would succeed through reliance on God and lack of negligence of God's grace, although the enemy is powerful. We thank you for your visit and your coming.
[:We will not forget to express our gratitude. In Lebanon, everybody prays for you and beseech God to grant success to you and the Iranian revolution. The Shi`ah Assembly members have conveyed their greetings to you and pray for you, the Political Bureau of Amal too have sent their greetings to you and pray for you, the Syrian officials too have conveyed their compliments and requested you to pray for them.]
Imam: Convey my regards to all the brothers and Lebanese Shi`ah, convey my regards to the gentlemen who had conveyed their regards to me. I hope you will succeed, God willing.