In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
His Excellency Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Farid Golpaygani- may his blessings last,
Your kind letter was received a few days ago. I beseech the Almighty God to grant you health and happiness. Although you are old enough and aware of what old age is like, it seems that you are unaware of my entanglements as well as my weakness and various ailments. Sometimes you give suggestions that are not feasible, among which is the latest one. It is better for you and I not to think of pomp and pageantry that are of no use to anyone. The only useful act is the one acceptable to God, which I am not be able to perform. It is hoped that through your benevolent prayers and that of the other dear ones, I would succeed in my life in doing a righteous deed. I extend my greetings to the Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimins of the eminent seminary of discussion- may their blessed days last. May God's peace, mercy and blessings be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini