Addressees: Muhyiddin Anwari, Fadlullah Mahallati
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
His Eminence Hujjat al-Islam Haj Shaykh Muhyiddin Anwari and Haj Shaykh Fadlullah Mahallati (May your blessings last long),
On the eve of one of the grandest Islamic obligations with enormous human, spiritual, political and social contents; that is Hajj ritual, and at the threshold of establishment of Islamic Republic thanks to the glorious revolution of the noble people of Iran, it is necessary to hold this sacred obligation free from the vestiges of taghout and return to true Islam. You are, therefore, appointed as superintendent of pilgrims to the House of God. You are requested to consult with competent authorities in order to elect a delegation composed of virtuous, committed and faithful figures. Having chosen the delegation, you are required to supervise all the affairs concerning Hajj with their cooperation. God willing, this holy duty will be realized with its spiritual content in the Islamic Republic of Iran. In this respect, I found it necessary to remind you of some important points:
1 ) It is necessary to remind the respected scholars and clerics of the caravans to hold some meetings prior to the departure and make the pilgrims familiar with religious issues and human duties.
2) All brothers and sisters in faith should bear in mind that one of the most important philosophies of Hajj is to foster understanding and to solidify brotherhood among Muslims. The scholars and clerics are obliged to share their essential political and social concepts with others, providing them with plans to remove those obstacles under the supervision of scholars and authorities once they return to their own country.
3) This year when Iran stands at the threshold of Islamic Republic and due to the unfair propaganda of foreigners, Muslims of different countries might be unaware of the real depth of Islamic Revolution, the respected scholars, preachers and scientists are obliged to introduce this sacred revolution with any possible means. They have also the responsibility to remind Muslims all over the world of the true destination of Iranian Muslims, which is indeed establishment of Islamic government under the banner of Islam and guidance of the holy Qur'an and the holy Prophet of Islam, bringing to their notice that our Muslim brothers think of nothing but Islam and the establishment of a just Islamic government.
4) Iranian brothers and Shiites of other countries are required to avoid all ignorant actions triggering separation within the rank of Muslims. They are also required to attend the gatherings of Sunnites and avoid performing congregational prayers in houses or installing loudspeakers to oppose the prevailing policy, also refusing to genuflecting on the holy tombs and doing things that are occasionally inconsistent with the canon.
5) To represent someone present to say the prayer of circumambulation is not correct. Everyone must perform his own prayer separately one way or another. Refrain from hiring someone as your representative to perform your rituals and from making troubles for others.
6) Perform the circumambulation of Ka`bah customarily and as done by others. Avoid doing what ignorant people perform. Whatever triggering the enfeeblement of religion must be absolutely avoided.
7) It is necessary to comply with the judgments of Sunni people in stations even though it may be contrary to your belief.
8) In this year when many of our brothers and sisters in faith have suffered from damages and harms at the hands of taghouti government due to the Islamic Revolution and many disabled people during the events of the revolution are in pressing need of help, it is advisable for those who are going to perform a recommended Hajj to spend their money on fulfillment of the needs of their brothers and sisters in faith, as spiritual of this practice is preferable to recommended Hajj before the Almighty God. Those who squander a lot of money on souvenirs and lots of formalities and giving parties extravagantly once they have returned from Hajj are highly recommended to spend these expenses on helping the needy disabled sisters and brothers of their own so that the Almighty God may endow His grace and blessing upon them. I beseech the Almighty God to restore the glory and majesty of Islam and prosperity of Muslims. I also hope that everyone will succeed in bringing this sacred revolution to fruition. May peace, mercy and blessing of Allah be upon you and all the faithful!
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Shawwal 28,1399 AH