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Shaykh Abu al-Fazl's petition to Aqa Mirza Sadiq
Shaykh Abu al-Fazl the preacher from Ganjah writes to Hujjat al-Islam Aqa Mirza Sadiq about the government council of Ganjah's intervention in his preaching to ask him to talk about the education of girls and the progress of the Armenians and Russians who have educated their daughters. Shaykh Abu al-Fazl did not cooperate and was thus exiled. He eventually started teaching in Ahar, but complains about the hardship there and requests Mirza Aqa Sadiq's assistance.
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Petition regarding a cleric's decree, 1926
‘Abd al-Muhammad the textile seller from Bunab writes to a cleric regarding his decree revoking a settlement related to his deceased daughter; because some people have questioned its authenticity; he requests a second decree.
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Petition concerning the requests of the peasants and land agents, 1919
The peasants and land agents of Kuzah Kanan demand the settlement of their accounts and, despite the writer's request from Majd al-Iyalah, her/his message has not been conveyed to the addressee. S/he is now asking her/him to order Majd al-Iyalah to settle the accounts.
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Sayyid Muhammad ‘Ali to Nuzhat al-Dawlah
Sayyid Muhammad ‘Ali asks Nuzhat al-Dawlah to allow Sayyid Ja‘far to be sent back to his home because his parents are worried about his well-being. The writer suggests assigning Sayyid Ja‘far as the representative of the late Haji Nizam al-Dawlah to perform the rites of pilgrimage in Karbala’.
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Tiriski Niski's letter to Nuzhat al-Dawlah
Tiriski Niski, the head of the Engineers Corp in the Department of Roads, writes to Nuzhat al-Dawlah concerning her letter, explaining that his employee Alexander Ivanovich had already rented a house in the Kashk village for him, which he cannot move out of, since the owner, Ni‘mat, has been very honest and kind in his dealings with them; it would be terrible if he returned his kindness with ill actions. He regrets that this information had not been passed to Nuzhat al-Dawlah in a timely manner, and now he is facing this difficulty. Despite Tiriski Niski's respect for her, he cannot move...
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Istifta’ about the obsessive Mulla and performing marriage
Istifta’ [seeking the opinion of a Muslim cleric] about an obsessive Mulla who washes himself naked in cold water to the degree that his finger nails bleed and his body is harmed. The author asks whether this man is allowed to perform a marriage ceremony and if he can lead congregational prayer. Ayatollah Sadiq ibn Muhammad Tabatabayi has written his answer: he is not qualified to lead the prayer, but performing the marriage ceremony depends on his knowledge, unless the obsession has affected his mental capacities as well.
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Petition by Mir Kazim the grocer
Mir Kazim the grocer writes to Hujjat al-Islam to tell him that he had to sell his sugar cube shop to provide for his family, that he has lost all his capital, and while he has opened a grocery shop, he is still unable to afford the cost of living, despite having sold his household furnishings, and even his wife's clothing, three years ago. He has been so desperate that has even pondered killing himself and his family. He requests assistance.
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Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim's petition
Shaykh Muhammad Ibrahim, son of the late Shaykh Javad, talks about his inability to provide for his family and, reporting that his shoes have been stolen, requests financial assistance.
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Mirza ‘Abd al-Husayn's petition about his wife's escape, 1927
Mirza ‘Abd al-Husayn the tailor writes to Hujjat al-Islam Mirza Sadiq Aqa Mujtahid regarding the deception of his wife by Haji Shaykh Hasan and Ja‘far, mentioning that his last petition had led to the woman's arrest, but Haji Shaykh fled off with her and forged a marriage contract with the help of Ja‘far. The writer asks for the capture of Haji Shaykh Hasan and his punishment according to Shari‘a law.
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Petition to Nuzhat al-Dawlah
Addressing various issues, including counting the population of Amir Zakariya village, people's dire need for financial help, and giving wheat and barley to the gardener, the steward, and other workers as a stipend.
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