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Thul Qi`da 7, 1329 A.H. 1) I ask you now about the reasons why you (Shias)
do not follow the sect of the majority of Muslims, I mean the sect of alAsh`ari, in
determining the principles of the creed, and the four sects in its branches. Muslims
agreed to abide by them in each time and clime, unanimously acclaiming their founder's
fairness and ijtihad, their trustworthiness, piety, renunciation of worldly riches,
straightforwardness, good morals and lofty status in knowledge and deeds. 2) How great our need today for unity and uniformity
is! This can be achieved through your own adherence to these sects according to the
general consensus of Muslims, especially when the religion's enemies have made up their
minds to harm us by all possible means. They have set their minds and hearts upon such
goals while Muslims are heedless, as if they are overcome by slumber, assisting their
enemies against their own selves by letting them split their own ranks and tear their
unity apart through partisanship and fanaticism, leaving them disunited, divided, leading
each other astray, excommunicating one another; hence, wolves preyed on us while dogs
coveted our flesh. 3) Do you see other than what we state here, may
Allah lead your steps to unite our ranks? Tell me, for you will be heard when you speak
and obeyed when you command, and peace be with you. Sincerely, S
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