Letter [to Faridah Mustafawi]

In His Most Exalted Name

My dear daughter,

Yesterday two letters arrived from you; one is dated the 13 th while the other dated the 22 nd of the month of Ramadan. I was very pleased to know of your health. I pray to God, the Exalted, for you and those who are related to you to be always healthy and happy. I was happy to hear the news concerning Mr. A`rabi and Mr. Ashrafi. It is obvious that, God willing, this year is the year of reconciliation as Khazinjoun «2» has also evidently reconciled with Father; I was also happy for this. I hope that your uncle also makes peace with his wife. A peaceful life is one of the great divine blessings, which probably does not have an equal. I also hope that Mr. Ashrafi will make peace with me as it will give me peace of mind in my last days. Give my regards to Mr. A`rabi, Mr. Ashrafi, and Ms. Fereshteh. «3» I also had a letter from my dear Siddiqah «4» to which I replied; God willing, it arrived. It has been a while since I had a letter from Khanum. «5» I heard of her health from others. Most likely, too much visiting has caused her to forget me. Give my regards to all of the ladies. Tell Ahmad «6» to send a picture of him and his child. Aqlima «7» gives her regards. May peace be with you.

Your father

Night of Shawwal 7, 1392 AH