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of bread in the possession of a dervish can work a miracle which cannot be performed
by millions of gold coins or trained soldiers, adequately equipped with deadly weapons,

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for Allah is a fortress and castle for all who seek His help. The prayer of a dervish
nullifies the effects of swords and guns, and unveils the truth that the best fighting
forces can safely be recruited from among the people who observe the prayers, fast and
night vigils, and who weep during their prayers with the fervor of their emotions. The
Holy Prophet, praise and peace be upon him said: "Prayers rid mankind of its suffering."

He also said: "Prayer and calamity struggle with each other." I have a written document
at my disposal to convince me that your illustrious father, being given to understand that
the king of Kirman bore a reputation for charitable giving and for his feeding the poor,
was downhearted and deeply grieved, not because he disliked giving charity, but
because he wished that no man upon earth should equal or exceed him in good works.
You are able to comprehend the powers of your father's mind and you have for it all that
veneration which is both natural and proper that you should feel. Jealousy is forbidden