On the other hand, the work's author did not print it; some youths had it printed when he was lying sick in bed. They nevertheless said it was written to secure personal influence and declared this an offence, and wanted to send him, not those who printed the work, to the criminal court and have him brought there by force, although it was written fifteen years ago and was covered by the general amnesty and had been acquitted. This being the case, they harass its author completely illegally and as a consequence of some grudge or animosity.

So I say that very possibly the reason they so insistently summon me to court when I am ill and it is beyond my power, in a way that is illegal in ten respects, is to serve anarchy and irreligion because the Guide affords huge benefits for the country, nation, and public security.

To now bring me by force to Istanbul to the court, maliciously on account of illegality in the name of the law, although most certainly medically and scientifically my extreme old age, weakness, and severe illness from poison should excuse me, and on four occasions I have obtained reports to that effect which I have sent them, to still persistently compel and coerce me, afflicts my spirit grievously. It is beyond my power now to speak in the presence of the court and the authorities. If I do speak, I shall be obliged to throw it in the faces of those who strive to harm the country, nation, and public order, and illegally send me to trial. I can no longer endure such tyranny. This is another sort of illness. It is also possible that this non-physical illness may cause harm to the country.

My request now from the Public Health Committee: Those who know me and are closely connected with me and serve me know that my covert enemies have poisoned me on numerous occasions. I am unable to eat and cannot speak with my assistant even for more than five minutes. I have a persistent and severe cold in my head, and my eyes ache from it and water. I suffer from chronic lumbago and am ill from its acute pain. I am also extremely weak since I have remained in exile for twenty-eight years and do not accept the assistance of others and have lived in penury and deprivation. Unless there is no pressing need, I cannot speak for five minutes even; I get tired.

Previously I endured the trials and court cases for the sake of the Risale-i Nur and the Nur students, and did not divulge the truth entirely. I endured their oppression to an extent and did not throw their injustices in their faces. I practised patience so that no harm should come to the innocent and to public order, and I put up with all their various torments and persecution. But now the world of Islam has adopted the Risale-i Nur. And the Nur students no longer need my tolerance and my not attacking my enemies