[In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
The Blessed Presence of the Leader of the Mujahidin «1» His Eminence Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Ayatullah al-`Uzma Aqa Khomeini, may his sublime presence endure:
O Great Leader!
It is not unknown to your blessed attention that the treason and criminal hands of the Jewish infidels, deserving to be fought against, have dominated the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other Islamic lands while they have rendered homeless the innocent Muslims of that homestead to take refuge in the deserts. And now, in order to release the holy lands and taking back the Islamic lands, there is no other remedy but armed resistance under the name of Fada'i Operations.
Under such circumstances and background, are those Muslims who are able to carry arms or those who can financially afford to support the mujahidin refuse from this religious service and ignore the situation? Is it permissible for the affluent to sit still vis-a-vis this ruinous danger and do not take any steps forward and do not take any action for the expulsion of the infidels from the Islamic lands? Should resistance necessitate, is it permissible to expend from the religious taxes such as zakat, etc., to arm and train the Muslims? Please express your blessed opinion in this regard. May your help to us continue.
A Group of Fada'iyan]
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
I had reminded (you) before as well that the usurper regime of Israel and its aims are a great danger for the Muslim countries and it is feared that if the Muslims would give them time, the opportunity will be lost and it will be hard to put a check on those plans. And since the danger is aimed at the very foundation of Islam, it is incumbent on the Muslim nations in particular, and on other Muslims in general, to remove this source of corruption by whatever means possible and do not refrain from helping the defenders. It is also permissible to expend from the zakats and other alms prescribed by law for this issue of vital importance.
I pray to Almighty God to bring about the cause of warning and awakening of Muslims and avert the wickedness of the enemies of Islam from the Muslim territories. May peace be upon those who follow the guidance.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Jamadi ath-Thani 3,1388 AH