In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
His Excellency Ayatullah Mar`ashi Najafi, may his blessings last long,
I acknowledge the receipt of your highness's telegram on the sad demise of the late Hujjat al-Islam Rabbani Shirazi «1» with appreciation. I beseech God, the Most Blessed and Exalted, to grant an elevated rank to the deceased and patience and reward to his family members and longevity and health to your Excellency. May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you!
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini