In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
My regards to the Kurdish sisters and brothers, who through their loyalty to Islam and the Islamic Republic have stopped the conspiracies of the enemies against Iran. The reports of the special delegation were indicative of the fact that the Kurdish brothers and sisters do not consider themselves separate from Islam and Iran. They showed that all the pernicious accusations leveled at them by the evil-wishers are nothing more than a conspiracy. But let me call your attention to certain points, my Kurdish brothers and sisters:
1. At this critical time when our nation is confronted with plunderers, above whom is the United States, and when we endeavor to take back the immense amount of our reserves taken out of the country by Muhammad-Rida Pahlavi and to bring him back to Iran for trial, our Kurdish brothers and sisters are expected to prioritize participation in this national feat and coordinate themselves with other layers of the society and to stop the plots and conspiracies which our foes are contriving. Also, you must decisively refrain from any discord that ill-wishers are trying to sow. My brothers! Any division and disturbance is in the interest of America and other foreign powers. It is those who take advantage of our differences and try to enslave us. Be alert and advise the conspirators. If they do not listen to you, expel them from your territories. Or else capture them and submit them to the governmental authorities.
2. The whole nation and I are aware of the cruelties inflicted to you Kurdish brothers during the despotic government of the Shah and of the discriminations you have been subject to, which is against Islam. However, it was not only you Kurdish brothers who suffered. Your other Turkish, Lor, `Arab, Balouch, Fars and Turkman brothers, too, had the same fate. They have all been on the same boat. If you cast a glance at the slum dwellers in the south of Tehran, you will observe that they are the most deprived. I know that your demands were not met even during the interim government. But let us be aware that all your Iranian brothers have been suffering. And let us realize that the interim government has been seriously involved in handling the problems. But there has been too much turmoil that it will require time to implement reforms. I hope that the entire nation and you Kurdish brothers will be living in comfort in the near future.
3. You brothers are aware that reconstruction could not take place under chaotic conditions and where people are living without security. You, beloved brothers, try to keep peace and order and be aware that peace and quiet will set the stage for progress. It is to your own and to Islam's interest to remain quiet.
4. I want the special envoys to continue their negotiations with good intention. I ask them to consult with religious, political, and national dignitaries as well as with other layers of the community so that their needs will be satisfactorily met and peace and quiet, which is the greatest divine grace, may be given a chance and you may live in prosperity and peace together with your other brothers. In this way the foes and foreign vested interests will be served.
5. The great Islam had rejected all sorts of discriminations and does not stipulate any special prerogative for any specific group. The only blessing for all people is piety and loyalty to Islam. Under the rule of Islam, all the layers of the community, including the Kurds, have the right to govern and handle their regional affairs and to reject any cultural or economic or political discrimination. The Islamic Republic of Iran is required to fulfill these demands as promptly as possible. The regulations for this will be ready in the near future.
6. Now I would like to draw the attention of the highly respected Islamic experts and the intellectuals and other Iranian citizens towards the conspiracies being plotted against the Islamic movement by our country's and Islam's enemies. Is the modest asking of this servant of the country who is passing his final years of his life for you to stay united something unreasonable?
7. My fellow brothers and sisters all over the country, I extend my hands towards you and for the sake of Allah, Islam, and the country I beg you to do all you can to save your country and employ your cold and hot weaponry- i. e. your pens and the machineguns against the enemies of humanity- headed by the United States. Do not use these weapons to destroy one another.
O God! you witness that I have fulfilled my duty, which is offering advice to my nation. O God, through your Infinite Might join in fraternal unity the hearts of the citizens of this country. For sure, you are close to everybody and you will answer people's invocations. My warmest greetings to the dear nation and to Kurdish brothers and may God bless you all.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
26,1358/Dhou'l-Hijjah 26,1399 AH