In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Policy of publications
Islam has set the policy and we follow Islam. All the publications you are going to handle must be Islamic and free from deviations. Certainly, a body should make the judgment. The gentlemen must determine a body of experts in these affairs so as to supervise the books before being published. The books should be published only after being approved in terms of their conformity with Islam because it is likely that a book begins with some lines corresponding to Islamic principles and follow with non-Islamic and deviant materials. Then those who want to serve Islam should take care lest this tool should turn out to be contrary to their aim. Those experts who are familiar with deviant schools of thought must supervise the books. Before publishing a book, get it studied by the experts; if they approve of it, get it published. Surely, a great service you can do for Islam is to spread Islamic teachings through publishing appropriate books. God willing, you will be rewarded for this service. However, it must be immune from any offence. This must be done under the strict control of a body consisting of several persons appointed by you and are approved of by, say, the `ulama' of Tehran. Then those individuals will review the books with your company. May God protect you all! The task is very invaluable, since it is the circulation of divine rules. It is also a delicate task that must be done without blunder. No deviant book should be found among them. This calls for teamwork. May God help you! I am too busy and have little information about these people. A group must be assigned for religious books.
[One of the audiences: A team supervised by Mr. Ja`fari can be assigned in Tehran.
Mr. Ja`fari: I am preoccupied with teaching in three or four faculties and have no time doing this. As taghouti professors have been purged out, I had to accept the task, so it is hard for me to undertake the responsibility.]
The Imam: Well, people can be assigned under his supervision.
[Mr. Ja`fari: I told the Imam we try to find people in this regard. It is a hard task for me.]
The Imam: Okay, when they are assigned, let me know. Good luck.