In His Most Exalted Name
The venerable Mr. Abou'l-A`la Mawdoudi, may the Exalted God grant him success:
Your telegram and letter have been received. I would like to thank you for expressing your kindness. I implore God the Exalted for the grandeur of Islam and the Muslims.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Rabi` ath-Thani 6,1399 AH