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active part. Therefore, it is the duty of every Muslim to render every assistance
in lives, money, supplies, arms, and refuge, &c , to the Muslims of the Caucasus.
It is a matter for great surprise that such a matter as this, which is one of the
requirements of Islam and dictates of common sense, should have been
considered as standing in need of elucidation. At the time of the attack of
the enemies of religion it is incumbent on every Muslim to join in the defence.
All Muslims are permitted to spend the share of the Imam out of their
money on this path for the love of God.
Signature of Haji Saiyid Ali, Razavi,
of Tabriz, residing at Najaf.
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate, who is to be relied
on.
The facts are as the answer written above. In a state of defence in a
war against aliens it is incumbent on the Muslims to allow no neglect in wnat
they can do, if God the Most High wills.
Seal of Ismail, Musavi,
son of Sadr-ud-Din of Amul.
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate !
The protection of the lives and honour of the Muslims is obligatory on all
Muslims possessing means, even if it should involve expenditure of money. In
case there is no liberal person among the wealthy, or their number is not suffi
cient, the tithes may be used for the purpose, as one of the legitimate purposes
for the expenditure of zakat (alms given accordingto Muhammadan law by way
of purifying or securing a blessing to the rest of one’s possessions) is the way
of God under which heading this matter falls. Please God, the faithful
brethren—may God the Most High give them the resources—the well-to-do and
wealthy will carry out their obligations and not hesitate to spend their money
in this matter in any way that there may be need for it, so that it may not be
necessary to spend the tithes or the share of the Imam, on whom be peace.
May the Master of the Universe grant all of them magnanimity and liberality !
Signature of Muhammad Kazim, Tabatabai.
In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate !
It is incumbent and obligatory on every Muslim to assist the Muslims
against infidels in any way that may be possible by spending any share of the
shares on which depends the strengthening of Islam and the weakening of the
power of infidels.
Seal of Muhammad Husain,
son of the late Haji Mirza Khalil.
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In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate !
It is obligatory on all Muslims to aid and assist the Muslims whether it be by
purchase of arms, or w ? ar materials, or otherwise, in actions involving the protec
tion of their lives or honour or property and the necessary shares (tithes, &c.)
may be utilized for the purpose. One of the legitime items for which zakat
may be employed is expenditure in the way of God under which heading falls
the matter in question. If no other fund is available, the share of the Imam—
on whom be peace—can also be utilized for the purpose.
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Signature of Abdulla of Mazandaran.