In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The noble nation! We are at the threshold of the parliamentary elections, and there are two things causing anxiety for me:
1. I am afraid of the widespread propaganda launched by the enemies of the Islamic appraisal and the adversaries of the Islamic Republic during a one year period showing their efforts towards weakening it. Recently, their propaganda and rumors have reached a climax as the dear and vigilant nation has paced a step further that is the last step of victory. They are not to give in nor give up their grip to any hold because they and the ones they inspire see themselves close to an obvious triumph. Our dear youths have moved this Islamic appraisal forward by their limitless courage. At this final stage they may not show any indication of somnolence, lethargy, or idleness. All these rumors should not be proved efficacious on them. As a result, it is not so happy that they abstain from this Islamic issue of life and death. I hope you will fulfill my well-wishing and humble request because I have spent my unworthy life in the way of serving Islam, which I have presented to the noble nation wrapped up with affection and held on a hold of sincerity and extended at the stretch of love.
Therefore, please cut the hope of the enemies of the Islamic Republic and the accessories of the past depraved regime and its cronies particularly the tyrant America. This you can do by taking part in the elections- all of you.
My dear ones! The Islamic appraisal has banked its hope in you. You should be up in a fixed day to fix the destiny of the country. Rush towards the ballet boxes to cast your votes. I request you to perform this religious obligation in the highest calm and in a consummated demeanor, human and Islamic. And I too, in spite of my present feeble condition shall gird myself to participate.
2. I am afraid that the ones having no belief in Islam and the Islamic Republic as one year has passed, standing as witness of their deeds and words, might be sent to the parliament by propaganda and canvassing. They will pose themselves as the lovers of Islam in order to gain access to parliament.
They will exercise influence upon plain-hearted youths in all the classes among the nation. The sacred votes will go to the benefit of the foreigners who have fundamental differences and adversity with Islam and the Islamic Republic. Their aim is to get access to the parliament so that they can impede the run of affairs, create tumult in the sacred sanctity of the parliament.
I hope that the campaigner and committed nation cast their votes to the people devoted to Islam and the constitution. They first have to look into the records of the candidates. They should see whether the candidates have any leniency towards East or West or not. They (the candidates) must have good records and be known of them and be committed to the rules of Islam and good-wish to the nation.
The nation must know that any deviation from this important Islamic issue will be considered as a betrayal to Islam and the country. It is a matter of great responsibility. I pray to God to protect you in the matters that might be slippery or perverting ones. He will hold you all.
My eyes rely on you as you are the pupils of my eyes at this sensitive juncture Iran is to be made. I am waiting for that promised day when our dear nation will bring the final victory to the pride and pleasure of all.
Finally I should note another point here which to be adhered will fortify the corruption of the corrupt people. Candidates in Tehran and some provinces are thirty ones. Before you approach to the ballot boxes you'd better write the names of the ones you want to choose after a thorough study of their record. By doing so, you can vote mindfully with ease and calm. It is also necessary for you to cast your vote directly. In this matter, no one should trust anyone because the opportunists are in ambush waiting for hunting. Those who cannot write, better ask their trustworthy friends to write the names desired on the ballet paper. They'd better show those papers to someone else to make sure of the correctness of the names. Such, no betrayal would occur. They should not accept the papers other ones (strangers) give them.
I wish God would grant you success in assisting Islam and Musilims.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini