I reckon that the Risale-i Nur's victories everywhere and the anarchy that is infiltrating from outside and interfering were also the cause of it. Also, they instigated the trouble on the pretext of Mektûbat being seized in Sandıklı, saying it was a means of communication. But you should not feel alarmed, it is quite trivial. You can still write to me as you did before, but I can't write myself. They are tyrannizing me to excess as though by humiliating and insulting me they can prevent the Risale-i Nur's victories, and out of their lunacy, by puffing a sun of truth like the Risale-i Nur which has the power of millions of electric lights, it will be extinguished. But they are merely allowing me to gain extra reward.

Yesterday, a noteworthy and warning coincidence occurred: at just the time the child and his father were summoned by the police to have their statements taken, the police were notified by telephone of a serious incident that had taken place, which caused them all great alarm. They were obliged to go immediately to the spot. They were as told: "Leave those who cause less harm than a fly's wing alone, and attend to the harms of eagles, or dragons even!"

Also, at the same time as the incident of the mosque banning, the head official of the district (kaymakam) who had ordered it had to undergo an operation in Afyon. He was as though told: "Don't forget death! You shouldn't oppress people who are trying to save and be saved from its eternal execution, but appreciate and applaud them!"

I send my greetings to each and every one of my brothers and sisters, and pray for them and request their prayers.

The Enduring One, He is the Enduring One!

Your brother,

S a i d   N u r s i ∗∗∗

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My Dear, Loyal Brothers and Blessed Heirs and Trustworthy deputies!

Firstly: I tell you certainly that divine providence and assistance for us and for the Risale-i Nur's service continue. Behind the apparently ugly veils are truly beautiful results. A hundred benefits are bestowed in exchange for one harm that we suffer, No importance should be given therefore to temporary passing difficulties.

Secondly: As far as possible, the writing out of The Staff of Moses Collection should not cause boredom and laxity. That sacred, supreme duty is