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nation of Afghanistan unto God
the Great so that under the
shadow of the holy Laws of the
Prophet Mohammad (may bless-
ings and peace be on him)
they may render high and
especial services to this holy
land of Islam and once again
glorify the religion of God and
to assist in the advancement and
progress of Afghanistan.
My beloved people! may God be
praised, that we see Afghanistan
once again emerging safe and
sound from the difficulties and
distress born of dissensions and
civil wars. With mind at ease
and heart full of hope I begin to
lay the foundation of this In-
stitution of National Counsellors
and proceed to explain to you
the meaning of National
Assembly. May God be praised
that you and I are Musalmans.
Conferences are the foundation
of all our actions. By the in-
junctions of the Holy Quran we
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