رسالة الأنصناء
From the Guide of the Responders, who takes vengeance upon the polytheists through the sword of our Lord, God of the worlds.
Through the support of the Lord—exalted and mighty is He—I have spoken; through His guidance I have opened the matter; and to Him I have returned in every affair.
You, community of Unitarians in Anṣinā—may the Lord increase your numbers and purify your deeds—I called you to the tawḥīd of our Lord, besides whom we have no lord, the Cause of causes, transcendent above antiquity and eternity. He manifested Himself to us among us, exalted above resemblance and likeness, to make our minds familiar and out of compassion for us. Glorified and exalted is He above consort and child.
He chose me from among His servants and established me as Caller to His tawḥīd in every age and time. I have known no other and turned toward none besides Him. Glorified is He: how great His station and how exalted His sovereignty!
You are the Responders to His unity, who affirm His self-sufficiency and are content with His decree and will. Our Lord—glorified is He—alone, without partner, knows your secrets, sees what is concealed in your consciences, and recompenses you according to your deeds.
Community of Unitarians, my gaze turns toward you. Nothing of your tawḥīd of our Lord—exalted be His remembrance—is hidden from me. I called you to His tawḥīd, warned you against breaking faith with Him, and gave you good tidings that He will fulfill His promise. For every term there is a written decree, and for every utterance an answer.
I replied to you with patience and commanded contentment and submission. The Lord has promised me, and He fulfills His promises as He wishes and when He wishes. None can oppose His judgment or avert His decree and will. Rejoice! The armies of relief have descended, their standards have been unfurled, and what was hidden has been unveiled. Be ready for this and rejoice in His wonders. Then you will be among the victors: no fear shall be upon them, nor shall they grieve.
Written by the Guide of the Responders on the tenth of Jumādā al-Ākhira, in the third of his blessed years.
Peace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of the Lord. He is my sufficiency and my trust, and through Him I seek help.
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