Inquirer: Sayyid `Abdul-Karim Mousawi Ardebili
His Highness, Hadrat Ayatullah al-`Uzma Imam Khomeini, Founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, may his sublime existence endure,
Regarding ta`zir (punishment), can suitable punishments be taken into consideration in the law to prevent inconsistency and difference of procedure to a great extent?
22/6/1361 AHS
`Abdul-Karim Mousawi]
In His Most Exalted Name
Since both sides of the proposition are problematic and those in charge of judicial affairs predominantly lack the qualifications of religious standards, «1» you are advised to consult the respectable Guardian Council on the question to work out a solution with the least deficiency. May peace be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini