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Thul-Qi`da 1329 1) I have been honoured to receive your highlyesteemed letter
which I found to be authentic in its mainstream, comprehensible. You have filled your
bucket to the brim. The flood of your eloquence has surmounted the highest peaks. I have
scrutinized your letter very carefully, and I have found you to be far in vision, firm,
strong in argument, outspoken. 2) Having deeply considered your argument and dug deep into your
proofs, I found myself in a very dangerous situation: When I look into your proofs, I find
them convincing. When I consider your explanations, I find them indicative. When I look at
the Imams of the Purified `itra, I find Allah and His Messenger commending their
status, highlighting its greatness and prestige. Then when I look at the majorty of
Muslims, who represent most of this nation, I find them differing from Ahl alBayt,
contrary to the obligation of those proofs. Now I find myself to be split in two parts:
one part of me yielding to the proofs, while the other seeking refuge with the majority of
Muslims. I have submitted the first to you to lead: it is tame in your hands, while the
other has stubbornly rejected you. 3) Could you please, therefore, overcome the latter's stubbornness with convincing proofs from the Book which could curb it and divert it from yielding to the common beliefs? Peace be with you. Sincerely,
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