Representatives of the governing body were sent out to the congregations to deliver the letter. The result?
فَكَتَبُوا رِسَالَةً تُوضِحُ قَرَارَهُمْ ،‏ وَأَرْسَلُوهَا إِلَى ٱلْجَمَاعَاتِ بِيَدِ مُمَثِّلِينَ عَنْهُمْ .‏