In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
His Excellency Mr. Shaykh Za'id ibn Sultan Al Nihyan, Head of State of the United Arab Emirates,
The receipt of your congratulatory telegram on the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan is acknowledged with gratitude. It is hoped that the Muslim nations could benefit from the blessings of this holy month. Through unity and solidarity they can curtail the grip of the enemies of Islam from their countries and curb oppressions against the deprived and defenseless Muslims such as the helpless people of Halabchah who were massacred in such a brutal manner. Regrettably and unexpectedly, the heads of the Muslim countries in general have shown indifference toward this horrendous crime. They behave as if they have not heard anything of the news of this unprecedented tragedy. I beseech God, the most Exalted, to awaken the Muslim countries and grant them independence. May peace be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Sha`ban 22,1408 AH