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sufficient for all practical purposes to call the sun, the sun, without prefixing the word
"shining" which is superfluous. Similarly, in worldly affairs your Excellency is so exalted
that the greatest praise can affect you little.

Now let me turn to the affairs of religion which are certainly more important than those
connected with this world. You do not think of religion or the next world, which is indeed
a pity. I am afraid that you would be condemned to endless misery in the Hereafter,
while my wish is that you were in a better world where peace is permanent and there is

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neither change, nor evil. Allah says: "The Reckoning for mankind is drawing near, yet
they are heedless and turn away." Koran Chapter 21 verse 1.

In times of emergency every state seeks protection in its impregnable fortresses from
the attack of the enemy. Some politicians are of the opinion that magnificent horses,
beautiful carriages and glittering coffers of gold can overpower the aggressors and that
the land forces, adequately armed with swords and guns are the best defending forces,