Decree [Application of the order of the appointment of Abu'l-Hasan Bani-Sadr as the president of the Republic]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
On the basis of the absolute majority of the noble nation that has voted for Dr. Sayyid Abu'l-Hasan Bani-Sadr to the office of the presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and on the basis its legitimacy to it should be accorded by a jurisprudent, qualified with all the needed conditions. Hence, I accordingly put the voted opinion of the nation into force by this ordinance. I appoint the above named gentleman to this office. His appointment by me and by the opinion of the Muslim nation of Iran depends upon his obedience to the sacred commandments of Islam and the Islamic constitution of Iran.
I want this person to guard the responsibility vested to him by the will of the people of Iran and its constitution, likewise to guard the divine deposit which is now in his trust. He should be honest with devotion towards the pledge he has taken before God the Almighty and people. He should like a strong pivot coordinate among the responsible organizations; protect the fundamentals of the Islamic Republic within the scope of his power and responsibilities besides the confidence by the grace of God and the confidence of the nation. He should try to endeavor with all his efforts in the way towards the nation's aim and that is to keep the Islamic Revolution on continuity and establish the just system of Islam, being mindful of God who is a seer and always present. This heavy duty which at his shoulders should be performed well.
I want the various classes among the people of Iran particularly the thinkers, scholars, Islamic and political parties, police at this sensitive time when our country is passing through to support it and the Islamic government. They should shun from differences, divisions, and blocking the run of work so that he can precede acting upon Islamic justice and carry on supporting the needy and oppressed ones. He shall avoid acting that might resemble to an arrogant. All should join to and assist and cooperate with him.
I pray God for his success at the service of the servants of God and the Islamic country. Peace be upon the righteous servants of God.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Rabi` al-Awwal 17,1400 AH
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