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Nun referreth to Nazzih ("purify"), that is, "Purify thyself from all else save Him, that thou mayest surrender thy life in His love." (43:1)

Jim is Janib ("draw back"), that is, "Draw back from the threshold of the True One if thou still possessest earthly attributes." (43:2)

Shin is Ushkur ("thank")-- "Thank thy Lord on His earth that He may bless thee in His heaven; albeit in the world of oneness, this heaven is the same as His earth." (43:3)

Kaf referreth to Kuffi, that is: "Take off from thyself the wrappings of limitations, that thou mayest come know what thou hast not known of the states of Sanctity." (43:4)

Wert thou to harken to the melodies of this mortal Bird, then wouldst thou seek out the undying chalice and pass by every perishable cup (43:5)

Peace be upon those who walk in the Right Path!
"O light of truth, Hisam-i-Din, the bounteous:
No prince hath the world begot like unto Thee! (43:6)

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