As for  the  medicine  of  belief,  it  shows  its  effect  when  you  carry out  your religious obligations as far as is possible. Heedlessness, vice, the lusts of the soul, and illicit  amusements  reduce  its  effectiveness.  Illness  dispels  heedlessness,  cuts  the appetites, is an obstacle to illicit pleasures, so take advantage of it. Make use of the sacred medicines and lights of belief through repentance and seeking forgiveness, and prayer and supplication.

May Almighty God restore you to health and make your illnesses atonement for your  sins. Amen. Amen. Amen.

And they say: All praise be to God Who has guided us to this; never could we have found guidance if it had not for been the guidance of God; indeed, the Messengers of our Sustainer did bring the truth.(7:43)

Glory be unto You! We have no knowledge save that which You have taught us; indeed, You are All-Knowing, All-Wise.(2:32)

O God! Grant blessings to our master Muhammad, the medicine for our hearts and their remedy, the good health of our bodies and their healing, the light of our eyes and their radiance, and to his Family and Companions, and grant them peace.

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Addendum to the Twenty-Fifth Flash

This is the Seventeenth Letter, which having been included in the Mektûbat (Letters

1928-1932), has not been included here.

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