In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
His Highness Great Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Hadrat Ayatullah al-`Uzma Imam Khomeini, may his sublime presence endure,
Greetings to you. You are hereby notified that in the post-revolution period, due to the urgent need of the revolutionary society to an integrated organization and a distinct authority for Islamic propaganda to which all could refer, the supreme council of Islamic propaganda was established in consultation with the society of teachers of Qum Theological Seminary and in collaboration with Qum's propagation office in Tir 1360, which had been confirmed by Your Highness. To achieve its principal objectives, the council established the Islamic Propaganda Organization, covering the Qum propaganda office and the publication office affiliated with the society of teachers in financial terms. To coordinate propaganda activities of revolutionary organizations, the council created the coordination council of Islamic propaganda. An outline of the annual activities of the two departments is enclosed. Now, as the result of increasing development of activities, the organization has reached a stage that if it wants to expand the services it should do so with the cooperation of the government and revolutionary organizations. This cooperation will not be possible unless with the confirmation of the grand leader as the sole backbone of this propaganda organization. Supreme Council of Islamic Propaganda].
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Respected members of the Supreme Council of the Islamic Propaganda, may God almighty assist them,
I studied the report of the services rendered by the said council. I thank you for the cooperation you have had with Qum Theological Seminary and harmony as well as your close erlation with the concerned officials. We all know that at this sensitive juncture when the Islamic Republic and dear Islam have been subjected to a propaganda onslaught of mass media apparatuses affiliated to big powers and their surrogates and have launched these massive propaganda operations to disseminate falsehood, you, supporters of Islam and we should be equipped with the day's sharp weapon to defend the Truth and depict the real picture of Islam and the Islamic Republic inside and outside the country for the people. This divine and human duty is vested in us. I deem it necessary to give some reminders:
1- I extend my deep appreciation to the respected `ulama' and erudite persons in Qum Theological Seminary for fulfilling their divine duties in any difficulties, for being present in front of the imposed warand remote deprived regions and labor centers and proving their competency and that of the religious and scientific seminaries. Nevertheless, given the sensitivity of the situation and their standing in giving priority to propaganda affairs, it seems that more noticeable and specific activity should be devoted for this vital matter. In addition to holidays, they should devote part of their precious time to this matter beside their routine engagements. They should not let such a sensitive position remain vacant and appoint competent individuals when required. I entreat God Almighty to grant you all success.
2- Relevant government and revolutionary organizations are required to offer serious cooperation with the said council in this divine duty.
3- Obviously, overseas propaganda has special features and significance. Since the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance is responsible for this task, the Supreme Propaganda Council is required to help and cooperate with the ministry in absorbing and training competent individuals to send abroad to propagate Islamic culture, and fulfill this divine duty in complete coordination.
It is hoped that the Omnipotent God grants His special favors to all.
Tir 12,1361 AHS/ Ramadan 11,1402 AH
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini