"Then, towards noon, the Lord [Hasan], on his mention be peace, wearing a white garment and a white turban, come down from the castle, approached the pulpit from the right side, and in the most perfect manner ascended it. Three times he uttered greetings...In a moment he sat down, and then rose up again and, holding his sword, spoke in a loud voice...'The Imam of your time has sent you his blessing and his compassion, and has called you his special chosen servants. He has freed you from the burdens of Holy Law, and has brought you to the Resurrection!'"
--from Lewis, The Asassins


"In fact, man is an insight into himself,
Whatever excuses he may offer."
--verses 14 & 15 of Surah 75, Al-Qiyamah, of the Qur'an



In the Name of Allah and of Pir Hasan II of Alamut (pbuh).