True Vision - Expression of Gratitude
Expression of Gratitude
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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Respected elders, brothers, sisters, friends and students! First of all, let me say that the present age is not the same as the old one, although some useful aspects were hidden in it too. You are aware that the age in which we live is an highly advanced age of science, art, wisdom and philosophy, therefore, it has become extremely important to prepare the next generation of our dear nation and jamā`at with useful knowledge based on intellect, understanding and meticulous research. However, it is true that this demands extremely hard work and diligence, as well as unity and mutual co-operation.
My dear brothers and sisters! This booklet before you, called "Haqīqī Dīdār" or "True Vision" is published within the Ismaili community. Although it is not an extensive work, it is very useful in the sense that through the provision of such small books, every educated Ismaili will be able to find time to read it completely. As for the importance and utility of this book, it is up to you to read it carefully and judge for yourself. If possible, give me some useful feed-back, so that I may have more strength in my work.
Truly speaking, in connection with this book "True Vision", I should thank, in the most appropriate and elegant words, those of my `azīzān, due to whose constant co-operation I am able to complete and publish it. It is due to their constant co-operation that I am able to continue my limited service for knowledge. The force of my ethic and faith persistently demands that I sincerely thank those who always encourage me and are my supporters in this sacred service. Alas! I cannot record all their names here. Nonetheless, it is necessary to mention briefly how this booklet was written. It was perhaps 16th January, 1976, that after an excellent majlis (assembly), my benefactor and dearest spiritual brother, Fath `Alī Habīb asked me to write such a book. This idea was welcomed by my intimate friend Nasrullāh Rā`ī Qamaruddīn also and together with Mr. Shamusuddīn and my `azīz Barkat `Alī, they discussed its importance and how useful it is to present some realities and recognitions of the subject of dīdār (vision).
Thus, I sincerely thank all those Ismailis who love knowledge and recognise the truth and as a darwīsh pray that may God enrich them and the entire community with the wealth of knowledge and bless them in both the worlds.
Your servant for knowledge,
Nasīr al-Dīn Nasīr Hunzai,
21st January, 1976.
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