In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Efforts to preserve traditional jurisprudence in theological seminary
As I have already said about theological seminaries, I am of the opinion that they must be given more attention compared to anything else. It is because if the seminaries are rectified, the whole country will be set right. If, God forbid, a corruption emerges in the theological seminaries, though in the long run, corruption will spread throughout Iran. It is on this account that they have been thinking to infiltrate the seminaries. Their infiltration is not an obvious infiltration so that they can be easily identified. In many instances, they seen to be more religious than you, but at any opportune time they would pursue their agenda. These are among the problems of the seminaries. And the academic matter should be such that the traditional jurisprudence is not forgotten. That which has preserved Islam up to now has been the same traditional jurisprudence. All efforts must be exerted to preserve jurisprudence as it is. It is possible for some individuals to say that a new jurisprudence should be conceived, and that is the beginning of destruction of the theological seminaries. One must be vigilant about it.
Of course, I know all of you gentlemen, and I am grateful to you for your efforts in this affair. But you must be very vigilant. In any case, what poses a threat to the seminaries is that we may not deliver to the future generation this jurisprudence in the manner that it has been handed down to us. We should deliver the Islamic and juristic foundations to the future generations in the same manner that our predecessors have handed them to us; if these individuals in the future fail to do their task, it will not be our fault.
Attention to lessons on morality in seminaries
The other thing is that morality in all places and in all the lessons should be given attention. I am of the opinion that anyone who has large and small class in the seminary should talk about morality for a minute or two at the beginning or end of the session for the students to imbibe Islamic morality. I am certain about all of you that you are doing well and you have proper supervision, but in every activity mistakes are also committed. Different groups have plans for the future of the seminaries because in the long run they can disrupt these things that we are doing. It is a good job that you are conducting investigation into the record of individuals. It is because if someone has been in aberration before or after the revolution and now says," I have repented," it can be possible that this" repentance" is for convenience. One must be watchful not to allow this person to corrupt the seminary. You should always consult the eminent religious authorities and other great personalities. I will also pray for you.
May God' peace and mercy be upon you.