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Greetings to our esteemed teacher and dear friends,
Why do some traditions about the advent speak in such broad and cryptic terms?
For example, why do they say “the children of so-and-so” rather than identifying them precisely?
َّهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحيمِ
Some traditions about the advent speak in broad or cryptic terms because they point to key characteristics, making it easier to identify the individuals and events in question. Had they provided specific details, the number of such references would have been countless—running into the millions or even billions.
If we were to list specific examples and instances, their number would be beyond counting; we might have to cite millions or even billions. It is therefore easier to refer to their defining characteristics in general terms, so they can be readily recognised.