BB00527: Li-Sulayman Khan

Say: God is exalted above every possessor of exaltation. None can withstand the dominion of the Power of His exaltation—no soul in the heavens, nor on the earth, nor in whatsoever lieth between them. He createth whatsoever He willeth by His command. Verily He is the Uplifter—He Who uplifteth, the Most High.

Is it not a pure favour—may God confirm you unto every good—from the First Who hath no first unto the Last Who hath no last? For this, verily, is the stronghold of unassailable glory.

And is it not that, through remembrance of the remembrance of Azal, succour was sought, and honour and dignity were desired, and a Beloved was longed for? Yet, in every condition, they kept ever in view their own honour and the safeguarding of their own selves. For the Guides of God, having been bound by the chains of learned attainment, are not wont to cast their gaze upon the causes and means of power; but ye, like unto such as are more discerning, have been watchful at the seasons of vigilance, that no injury should befall my person.

As to what hath been mentioned concerning prayer, its time will assuredly come. Faith is that the believer find acceptance [before God]. For a few days the heart was at rest; and whenever return was made unto the sacred land, it was beloved, as though it were a gift from God. And what gift can surpass the visits that are most glorious?

Therefore did they endure with patience, until that which was decreed should run its course. Yet my trustee hath been dispatched with a bearer, and he hath made honourable mention of all; and he is a servant, with a host of companions, who will attend to what is needful. May God recompense them both with abundant good.