should not be pitied or shown leniency. These rules forbid us to pity those who knowingly condone and are happy at things that cause harm. We, therefore, should concentrate all our strength and curiosity and time on our sacred duty, and know that everything outside of it is trivial and not waste our time on such things. For we hold light in our hands, not clubs. We cannot attack others, and if we are attacked, we show light. Our duty is a sort of luminous defence.

One of the reasons this supplement was written was this:

I put one of the Risale-i Nur students to the test; I asked him a couple of things about the Bosphorus question to learn what the excitement was and to find out what he thought about the political situation. I saw from his answer that he was interested and well-informed. I said to myself: "What a shame! This will be harmful for the work of the Risale-i Nur." Later, I gave him a severe warning.

We have a principle: "I seek refuge with God from the Devil and from politics!" If you feel pity for people, the principle cited above shows that they are not deserving of it. Just as Paradise seeks people, so does Hell seek them.

(The matters mentioned in the Fifth Ray are again becoming apparent.)

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► (022) ◄ A Letter to Hâfız Mustafa

A Letter to Hâfız Mustafa,

The Denizli businessman who is originally from Burdur

In His Name, be He glorified!

And there is nothing but it glorifies Him with praise! (Q 17:44)

Peace be upon you, and God's mercy and blessings to the number of the letters of the Risale-i Nur!

My Dear, Loyal Brother and Friend, Successful in the Service of the Qur'an!

Welcome a thousand times over! You have made me eternally indebted to you, and with your loyal friends your efforts for the Risale-i Nur's freedom are so great and valuable that you have made not only us indebted to you, but all the Risale-i Nur students, indeed, this country and even the Islamic world. For you came to the assistance of the believers and opened