In His Most Exalted Name
Jamadi ath-Thani 19,1399 AH
His Eminence Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Mr. Haj Shaykh Muhammad Karami- may his blessings last:
Your respected letter mentioning that you are in good health was received. Your efforts and the steps you have taken to restore calm and neutralize the conspiracies of the enemies of Islam is commendable; and it is essential that from now on also, you be on full alert so that the plotters and enemies of religion and the country be not to be carry out their treacherous plans in that region and not bring about bitter incidents such as those that occurred in Khorramshahr, «1» which caused grief and discomfort to all. In addition, it is hoped that the respected inhabitants of the region and our tribal brethren are also alert and not be tricked by their propaganda, and offer their fullest cooperation to you in negating their treacherous plans. I pray to the Blessed God for the glory of Islam and Muslims and the amputation of the hands of foreigners and the enemies of religion. May peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini