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and destruction. Rely on God, who knows what is in the conscience, and purify your intentions. For the purity of your intentions is your mount, and have good thoughts of the Knower of your secrets and your whispers. Be as one body and support each other, for men grow through brotherhood and support. Be certain that our forgiveness for your past mistakes and our satisfaction with you are based on this. Do not let the brotherhood of the world and boasting of lineage be your concern, for the Knower knows what is there. Rather, be ashamed of your negligence and regret the time you have spent in idleness. For this world has passed, and the appointed times have drawn near. Seek the Hereafter, for it is more lasting and purer, and what is with God is better and more enduring. Strive for what brings you success and prosperity. Know that in adherence there is your well-being and your gain. Beware of listening to those who deceive you, do not advise you, and make what leads to your destruction seem good to you, and cast you into the pits of perdition. Be certain that our companionship is based on humility and the purity of hearts, free from the stain of others, and the liberation of souls from the prison of worldly love. Seek what God has prepared for the mujahideen and the pious, of high ranks. If you are truthful in your response, come to us for companionship and following. Bring your tribes and your kin, and come yourselves, and you will attain the best of rewards and good standing. Be you and your kin of clear insight in assisting with the affairs of religion. Help and beware of arrogance, which prevents one from God and distances them. For in the Holy Hadith, it is said: "Majesty is my cloak, and pride is my garment. Whoever contends with me for them, I will cast him into my fire." Long for what God has prepared for the mujahideen, as He said in His glorious book: "And do not think of those who have been killed in the cause of God as dead, but rather alive with their Lord, receiving provision, rejoicing in what God has brought them of His bounty, and they rejoice for those who have not yet joined them from behind them, that no fear will be upon them, nor will they grieve." So take heed, you who have insight, and look with the eye of wisdom and foresight. Peace.

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