In His Most Exalted Name
My dear son Husayn Khomeini, «1»
Youth carries with itself for everyone dangers that can only be realized in retrospect. My wish for my relatives is for them to stay away from the tempests of politics. I am hopeful that you will strive in the fields of Islamic sciences and will succeed in contributing toward the future by exhibiting resolve in Islamic ethics and by harnessing the carnal soul [nafs al-ammarah]. Besides advising you in my capacity as an old father, I also make it a religious obligation upon you to refrain from entering into these political games. You are religiously obliged to abstain from involving yourself in political declarations. I direct you to return to the Qum seminary and to strive toward the acquisition of Islamic sciences.
I pray to God Almighty for the success of you and all students!
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Rajab 9,1401 AH