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In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate !
The truth is that the reply given above is very accurate and correct. In
perfect aloofness from foreigners lie the strength and protection of Islam and
the Muslims. May God grant all Muslim brethren the power to act on this
principle!
Signature and seal of Saiyid Ismail Musavi,
son of Sadr-ud-din of Amul.
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate !
Anything that is the cause of strengthening and giving power to the
unbelievers and infidels and of the weakening of Islam and the Muslims is
haram (forbidden), whether it be in the nature of business dealings or other
things. It is absolutely necessary that all Muslims should, as far as possible,
without causing any mischief, avoid things which are likely to strengthen the
infidels and which are actually doing so. May God grant all Muslims power
to protect and support the true faith of the noblest of prophets, may God’s
blessings be on him and his holy descendants.
Signature and seal of
Muhammad Kazim, Tabatabai.
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate!
God hath said* :—“ Thou shalt not find people who believe in God and
* A1 Koran, Chapter LVIII, entitled “She who ^ aSt ^ a y> l° ve him who OppOSeth God
disputed revealed at Medina (xxvni). and his apostle; although they be their
macla bakhsh. fathers, or their sons, or their brethren, or
their nearest relations ”.
Sidduk mentions a quotation from Aba Abdulla, the truthful—on whom
be peace—in which the latter says“ Indeed God has sent the following
injunction to some of his prophets—on whom be peace £ tell the faithful
not to wear the clothes of my enemies, nor eat their food, nor follow in their
paths, otherwise they will be my enemies
Most of the mischief which has found its way into the acts and creeds of
the Muslims has arisen out of their dealings with the infidels and imitation of
their ways and methods and of the infidels having monopolized all trade in
goods, wares, cloths, instruments, medicines and vessels in all cities. There is
nothing left of the necessaries of life which is not now supplied by them. The
most noble of the prophets—may God’s blessings be on him and his holy descen
dants—truly prophesied :—
“ Islam began in poverty and will rise in poverty”.
How good will it be, if the Muslim’s sense of honour is roused a little and
they feel shame and resentment. The query and answer and decision on the
subject are quite clear and intelligible even to children.
Signature and seal of Haji Mirza Fathulla,
of Isfahan.
In the name of God the Most High!
. Whatever increases the power of the infidels and weakens Islam, whether
business dealings, purchase and sale of their goods, or borrowing money from
them, or even association and intimacy with them is unlawful.
Signature and seal of Abdulla,
of Mazandaran.