I have thought over my past many times. I have thought a great deal about writing this book, Ruhnama. Every time it was as if the souls of Oguz Han, Gorkut Ata and Görogly were appealing to me. 

The soul of Oguz Han said:

“Write! The place where your nation came into existence will be the route; the place which your nation favours will be the territory; the wishes of your nation will be realized.”

The soul of Gorkut Ata said:

“Write! The things that the nation favours, and the things that are written on the fate, mind, and heart of the nation are sacred.”

The soul of Görogly said:

“The nation that travels a straight road is happy. The happiness of the nation is the basis of the brave preservation of the country and the territory. Today, the happiness of your nation is in your hands. Saparmyrat, show the way of the golden life to the Türkmen nation. This will be your task; this will be your way.”

The soul of our father Magtymguly said:

Souls and hearts beat together,

The army marches, soil and stone dissolve.

If the food is prepared and served at one table,

The future of Türkmen is bright and prosperous.

Magtymguly atamyzyň ruhy şeýle diýdi:

My guiding souls, my father and my mother said:

Oguz Han, Gorkut Ata, Görogly and Magtymguly

“Allah selected the four heroes of the Türkmens – Oguz Han, Gorkut Ata, Görogly and Magtymguly - as the inheritors of the prophets. Today, Allah the Great has designated you as their inheritor. Son, devote your life to maintaining the unity of the turkmen nation and to sustaining the golden life for them.” 

Every human lives with hopes and desires.

I want Türkmens to live the golden life, in the golden spirit, with pride and unity.

I want you to live with the qualities of unity, cooperation, charity, and high moral values.

I have prepared Ruhnama for the Türkmen nation to be a light and a guide on its journey towards its goal.