Lahore–June 15, 1962

Respected and Honourable,

Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah

I received your card dated May 29 after I returned from Hajj. However, the written work you mentioned hadn’t reached me until then, so I was waiting to respond until I received it. Just a few days ago, a young man from Rampur delivered your writing to me, and I am now informing you that I have received it.

Your writing is substantial and resembles a well-prepared book containing detailed objections. Given my current commitments, reading it thoroughly and providing a comprehensive response is quite difficult. Additionally, after reading your introductory remarks and discussion under the title Shahadat-e-Haq (Testimony of Truth), I felt that the issue isn’t simply a matter of objections. Instead, it seems that your study has led you in a completely different direction than the one my study has taken.

In such a situation, it seems somewhat pointless for us to get involved in a debate. I have clearly stated my perspective in my books and articles. If, after reading them, you decide that I haven’t understood religion correctly, you are welcome to disassociate yourself from my viewpoint and start promoting what you believe is correct. However, if you only want to point out errors in my interpretation, I won’t stop you either. You are free to publish your own book.

Yours humbly,

Abul A’la