ABSTRACT
I am running out of paper. Even for this much [paper] I had to beg from the military governor during the evening prayer; on Thursday night, the fourteenth of Jumādā II. Because there were certain things in me which I wished to share with that dear friend. It was quite some time that I had not heard anything [from you], nor did I receive any letter. … I was quite concerned. I hope to see you very soon so whatever needs to be said I can say it aurally. Beyond what is evident, how eloquent can the written word be? Pencil and paper are incapable of carrying the weight of this message. Nor can the external ear or external hearing carry this weight. Only he who has a heart. [Our mutual] friends are all well and send their regards. And Upon God is to answer the prayers. 1
