منشور إلى آل عبد الله وآل سليمان
I place my trust in the Lord, exalted above thought and limitation, and seek access to Him through the Imam who shall fulfill the promise and the warning.
From the servant al-Muqtanā, who counsels all the people of divine unity, to the pure brethren of the House of ʿAbd Allāh and the House of Sulaymān.
Peace upon whoever has resolutely directed his discernment toward divine unity and sincerity; whoever has freed himself from the defilement of the Iblīses of the successive ages, considered the consequences of presentation and recompense, and kept his soul free of the schism stirred up by the damned liars. Such a man is certain that the Imam, who stands for the truth, will arise to requite the worlds, and he submits to the ordinances of that Imam's right as proclaimed by the pure ranks who serve him.
Brethren who have answered the Call! The days of the treacherous and pretended pharaohs are ended. The herald upon the heights has risen to give the summons and to call aloud the names of the pure friends. The herald’s cry has sounded—
the carrion birds and snorting steeds have been checked, the clear torrent of pure, sweet water has surged forth, and the bitter salt water has run dry.
So awaken, brethren, from the sleep of lethargy, and do not take pleasure in the empty arrogance of the obstinate pretenders. The time for seeking release from obligation has passed, and repentance will no longer be granted when the celestial sign of Kaywān rises. Therefore help one another in piety, righteousness and reform. Maintain concealment, calm and discretion as the time requires, and practice the considerate guidance, success and salvation we have made plain to you.
Let the pure, composed shaykh and the distinguished pure shaykhs who are with him take responsibility, in secrecy, for recording the names of those who enter into their dealings. Let them secretly establish the names of those dealing with them and dispatch them discreetly, under cover, to the shaykhs of the House of ʿAbd Allāh, together with a copy of this letter. It is to be held by the trustworthy, reliable man—meaning the one whom he has approved for that duty—and by the confirmed keepers among the shaykhs. The appointed agent should also send whatever has been assembled in his possession and among the House of ʿAbd Allāh, through a trustworthy messenger, to the shaykh and the shaykhs of al-Bustān. If no one can undertake that journey, let the material be sent without delay to the House of Abū Turāb.
Brethren, I have made known to you what I know and clearly set forth what has been entrusted to me. Pay attention to the warnings of the warner and understand the signs of the truthful bearer of good tidings. The duty of a messenger is only to convey the message gently, through exhortation and sincere counsel. Those to whom the message is sent must understand and accept it through genuine obedience.
Praise belongs to God, exalted beyond what passes through thoughts and minds. Peace rests upon His Guardian, who shall requite souls and guide them to the Abode of Permanence. He suffices me and is the best supporter against the plots of the wicked and the unbelievers.
Written in Rabīʿ al-Ākhir of the twenty-second of the blessed years, to the House of ʿAbd Allāh and the House of Sulaymān.
Additional section: When Shaykh Abū al-Qāsim and Shaykh Abū al-Maʿālī came to al-Bustān, they met with Naṣr. They settled with him what had reached him from their direction and then departed. A letter, written in Sakīn’s own hand, then reached him saying: “I have placed all the estates under your supervision and empowered you to demand and recover whatever debts are due.”
Completed. Praise belongs to our Lord alone, and thanks to His Guardian, His servant.