Within the last two hundred years the Turkmens have been accused of being robbers, raiders, and pillagers, and from the 1930’s this was changed to invaders. These are only the accusations of those who wish to raid and invade the Turkmen land and of those who cannot find any other excuse to do so. My High and Beloved People, we should learn to take lessons, to draw morals, from the past. For this to be so, the Ruhnama in your hand will support you!

My respected people!

The historical road of the Turkmen Nation is one of glory and difficulty. This road is the one which has led us to independence and enthused us for the Golden Century of the Turkmen. I have briefly drawn your attention to the history of our ancestors. We should learn about our past and the states established in the past very well. History is for us the most valuable school of experience. And, what falls to us is the duty to learn our sublime historical values and to protect our moral values.