In His Most Exalted Name
Dhou'l-Qa`dah 21,1397 AH
His Eminence Thiqat al-Islam Mr. Rouhani, may his favors last:
Thank you for your esteemed letter expressing your deep sympathy. I pray to God Almighty to grant you health and success. Although the tragedy was unexpected and sudden, nevertheless what was entrusted (to us) has been given to its Owner, praise be to God, and reposes close to his ancestor. It is hoped that he has departed with a clean soul unpolluted by this world. Thanks be to God Almighty that there are many children of Islam ever ready to stand firm for the sake of God. It is also hoped that having awakened from their past slumber of neglect, amends will be made for the defects, and that the path of Truth will shine ever brighter and Islamic justice established.
Please do not neglect me in your benevolent prayers for my salvation. May God's peace and mercy be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini