they twice came to power, and also hanged numerous members of their ally, the Muhammadan Union. They have tried to show that the Democrats, known as the Ahrar, are more irreligious than they are themselves; and now it has clearly emerged that under the pretence of religiosity some of them are trying to incite the Democrats against religion, wanting them to cause harm to it like they do themselves. They are even trying to win the support of some official religious scholars (ulema) and incite them against the Democrats and to crush the Nurjus, who, being on the side of the Democrats, may oppose them. Then the ulema would not have recourse to the Democrats by means of the Nurjus, for the ulema incline to whichever side the Nurjus incline to; there is no movement more powerful that they may join.
Since the truth of the matter is this, the Democrats are obliged to placate and gratify both the Nurjus, and the ulema, and the nation, so as to prevent the extremist Mason and communist elements of the former party taking advantage of this point and attempting to overturn the Democrats, For the former party oppressed both the religious scholars and members of the Sufi orders throughout the past twenty-five years, forcing them to toady to them. It is absolutely essential so as not to lose the assistance of the Americans and their allies, that with all their strength the Democrats strive to revive and repair the marks of Islam, as with the call to prayer.
Regretably, some extremists, Masons, and communists pass themselves off as Democrats despite being opposed to them, with the intention of inciting the Democrats to take destructive measures and show them to be opposed to religion, so as to overthrow them.
In the name of the Nur students and Nurju University students,
Sadık, Sungur, Ziya ∗∗∗
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In His Name, be He glorified!
Peace be upon you, and God's mercy and blessings, for ever and ever!
Our Dear, Loyal, Devoted Brother, Haji Ali!
We have received your valuable letter, which especially pleased our Master. Our Master says:
At the present time, the Risale-i Nur is sufficient. Scholars testify that they have benefited in one year from the Risale-i Nur to the extent they benefited from studying in the medreses for ten years. Thousands testify to