I admit that the Muslims mean something else and are being evasive when the issue moves from words to deeds. Secondly, because I am confident in the strength and capability of Europe to counteract this movement materially when necessary, even if it is unable to do so spiritually. The Islamic Caliphate also refers to other meanings besides its original meaning, but they are not devoid of a connection to it. These meanings are, in light of our current discussion of the meaning of the Caliphate to which we have already alluded: Firstly, in Egypt, submission to the Sultan and promotion of his objectives. This meaning indicates the entry of a new element into Egypt's political situation. The Egyptian national movement was directed against the Turks until recently, as the Arab Revolt was originally against Turkey and the Turks. Now, however, I am informed that the leaders of the national movement say that they do not intend to strengthen the ties between Turkey and Egypt, but rather to preserve the Sultan's sovereignty over Egypt. However, their statement differs significantly from what they were saying very recently, so much so that one cannot help but suspect that their latter statement only occurred to them when they realized that if they expanded the scope of Turkish relations, they would alienate those who are close to them and who are with them. But it is not fair to condemn the national struggle entirely based on the words of a few individuals who are not responsible for their consequences. If we accept that the latter statement is the true opinion of the national party, then I object to it, because the Sultan's sovereignty over Egypt has never been challenged, as long as nothing happens to it, as long as everyone concerned is within the framework of the decree – which is an agreement between Turkey and Egypt – and does not deviate from their rights. The incident of Mina reached its importance and significance only because of the fear of violating the freedom of the decree and the related official documents, which are a consequence of it in a way that would harm the Egyptian nation. Secondly, the Islamic Caliphate necessarily entails the incitement of sectarianism and nationalism, except in rare cases. There is no doubt that many of its supporters support it out of genuine religious fervor, while others wish they could separate political and religious affairs from nationalism as well, either because their religious zeal has diminished to the point where they are almost indifferent to it, or because their aims are political, or because they are looking for opportunities to benefit from it, or because they have adopted modern views on the necessity of religious tolerance, as is hoped. But if this is their desire and their objectives, then I have no doubt that they will be forced to abandon them, because if they do not convince the general Muslim populace of their Muslim identity,