In His Name, be He glorified!
My Dear, Loyal, Unshakeable Brothers, who do not become dispirited at difficulties and abandon us!
Due to some physical and spiritual tribulation, my evil‑commanding soul was feeling sad on your account when this was imparted to me: if you had suffered these difficulties ten times over in order to meet with all your brothers here at close quarters it still would have been cheap.
It appears necessary that like in former times the people of reality used to gather together and meet at least once or twice a year, the Risale‑i Nur students gather together every few years in the School of Joseph. In keeping with the Allah‑fearing and ascetic way of the Risale‑i Nur, and its teaching those most in need, everyone, even those who oppose it, and to allow its collective personality to speak, if it entails a thousand difficulties and tribulations, it is of no importance whatsoever.
A few of our weak brothers becoming fed up in our previous prisons and leaving the circle of the Risale‑i Nur caused immeasurable loss to them but no harm to the Risale‑i Nur. More resolute and sincere students appeared in their stead.
Since the trials of this world are transient and pass swiftly, leaving us their fruits and rewards, we should trust in divine grace and offer thanks in patience.
Said Nursi