In His Most Exalted Name
Jamadi ath-Thani 17,1399 AH
His Eminence Sayyid al-A`lam Haj Sayyid Muhammad-Hadi Hashimi, may his blessings last:
With peace and best wishes, your thoughtful letter indicating that you were in good health and containing kind words about me, was received through the honorable `Imad al-A`lam Mr. Kermani, for which I thank you. I am trying my best to safeguard the fraternity that exists among Islamic brethren and which was responsible for the fruition of the sacred Islamic movement on the basis of the teaching of the Qur'an and to sustain the unity of expression of the Islamic brethren for safeguarding the overall interests of Islam to the extent that is possible. Of course, it is not hidden from you that unclean hands are at work to sow the seeds of discord among the Islamic brothers, and the Muslims must, with an Islamic approach and with sagacity invalidate the conspiracies. I would like to express my sincere thanks for the interest that you have shown for these subjects and for having announced your solidarity and your honorable family's solidarity with the common people. It is hoped that God willing, with this auspicious solidarity, calm be restored all over the country and the hands of criminals is cut off. The honorable Mr. Kermani shall come to meet with you in order to enhance this understanding. I hope to have the best wishes and prayers. May God's peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini