In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
His Eminence Ayatullah Aqa Najafi, may his blessings last:
Please be advised that I have received and greatly appreciate the letter which you have sent with your son. I pray to God for your health and your success. Indeed I should thank the whole nation of Iran and the great Religious Reference Authorities and scholars of the religious centers of learning especially in Qum. I pray to God for their glory and grandeur. Coming to these holy cities is a great honor and victory both in terms of visiting the holy shrines of the saintly leaders of Islam as well as the great Religious Reference Authorities and scholars and the noble learned persons of Najaf, «1» Karbala and the other holy cities. However, the importance of remaining in Iran makes it imperative that if the ban is lifted this servant of the noble nation and of the independence of the country should return as soon as possible and share in the grief and happiness of the esteemed nation of Iran in general and the esteemed scholars in particular. I hope that the eminent scholars and students of the religious centers of learning especially in Qum continue as before in learning and disseminating the holy religion without being deterred in their resolve to continue. I ask God for their success and for the glory of Islam and the Muslims. If you would accept, please pray that all ends well for me. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Jamadi ath-Thani 29,1385 AH