In any case, it is not permissible to believe in or adhere to the Outward forms of these worships [as the ultimate truth], nor is it permissible to abandon them entirely.

If someone asks: "What is the proof for the validity of this interpretation (Tawil)?" I say: The proof is what we have previously provided of reports regarding the Contradiction of the Outward and the Affirmation of the Inward, as well as the interpretation of the Masters of the Ranks with this meaning. If the interpretation were not as we mentioned, the narrations would be contradictory and would belie one another.

one another, or contradict each other. Far be it from Allah and the Worlds of Light to lie to their believing allies (awliya) or to contradict their own words with other words, for they are Infallible (Ma'sumun) from that and all else. Just as it is obligatory for us to believe in their religion and to declare their transcendence, it is also obligatory for us to believe in all their sayings. This statement is sufficient for the masters of knowledge and intellect.

As for the people of whom the King of India spoke—those who permit adultery—they are people of ignorance and misguidance.