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Thul-\ijjah 30, 1329
I testify that you are firm in your beliefs, sincere in your campaign, forceful and unmatched in facing your debater, invincible in the field. I am a believer in the a<ádíth according to the way which you have suggested. Had I not been obliged to believe in the #a<ábah, I would have accepted your judgement, but taking the word's meaning in the way those #a<ábah have taken it is a must, following in the footsteps of the good ancestors, may Alláh be pleased with all of them.
But you have not acquainted us with the terse verse which you claim, at the conclusion of Letter No. 36, that supports your view regarding the interpretation of these a<ádíth. Recite it for us so that we may comprehend its meaning by the Will of Alláh Almighty, Wassalám.
Sincerely,
S