My Dear, Loyal Brothers!

Certainly according to the degree of their being the cause of this imprisonment, which is more distressing and colder than other places, those who are suffering its hardships will feel inclined to escape them. But the certain, realized belief that the Risale‑i Nur – its apparent cause – gains for those who suffer these hardships, and the happy death its gains through the certain, realized belief, and the good works of a hundred men it gains through the spiritual partnership, all transform the bitter hardship into sweet mercy. Since this is so, the price of these two results is unshakeable fidelity and steadfastness. To be regretful and give it up would therefore be a great loss.

For those of the students who have no connection with the world, or very little, this imprisonment is preferable to freedom, and in one respect is a place of freedom.

While since for those who are connected and who are well‑off, the money spent becomes multiple almsgiving and the hours spent are transformed into multiple worship, they should offer thanks rather than complaining.

As for people who are impecunious and needy, their lives outside afford them merits that are without benefit and hardships for which they are responsible, while the hardships here produce many merits and much reward and entail no responsibility, and are alleviated by the solace of their companions; this demands that they offer thanks.