T h e  A n s w e r : We are not carrying out this work and service at our own wish and through our own planning. A better will than ours governs in this work, over and above our wills. The science of jafr is an absorbing and pleasurable occupation, hence busying us and detaining us from our true duties. On many occasions, even, certain mysteries of the Qur’an were being revealed through that key, but when I addressed myself to them with complete enthusiasm and enjoyment, they became hidden. I discovered two instances of wisdom in this:

The First: It is possible that it is discourteous towards the prohibition of “None knows the Unseen save God.”

The Second: The service of teaching the Islamic Community about the fundamental truths of belief and the certain proofs of the Qur’an has a value and merit far exceeding the occult sciences like that of jafr. The firm evidences and categorical proofs employed in that sacred duty allow no opportunity for exploitation. But in the occult sciences like jafr which are not tied to any firm rules, there is the possibility of abuse and charlatans taking advantage of them. In fact, whenever need for the service of reality arises, a little is bestowed according to need.

Among the keys of jafr, the easiest, and perhaps the purest and finest, are the various sorts of ‘coincidences,’ which proceed from the Divine Name of Originator, have displayed their manifestation in the Name of Allah in the Qur’an, and adorn the works we have published. They have been shown to a small extent in several places of the wonder-working of al-Gawth al-A’zam. For instance, if the ‘coincidences’ show something in several aspects, it forms a sign of the strength of a proof. Sometimes with a number of deductions, a single ‘coincidence’ may be like a proof. However, that is enough for now. If there is serious need, it will be made known to you.