In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
His Excellency Hujjat al-Islam Haj Sayyid `Ali Fahri- may his graces last,
By virtue of this decree, you are appointed as the Friday prayer leader of the city of Damascus. God willing, while performing this great Islamic politico-religious obligation, you would acquaint the people during the Friday prayer sermons with the important Islamic issues and the plots of the enemies of Islam, inviting them to unity and solidarity and keeping them away from discord and disunity, which is the most effective means of the enemies in penetrating the Muslim nations. In a bid to undertake this responsibility in the best possible manner, you are requested to spare no effort in consulting Hujjat al-Islam Akhtari (may he always succeed), the honorable ambassador of Iran, in sketching and expressing the issues. During your absence, you should benefit from him in conducting the Friday prayer. It is hoped that the honorable residents and Muslims of the region would take the opportunity and extend the necessary cooperation with you in conducting the Friday and congregational prayer as glorious as possible in the area. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini