D- Dawn of the Daheshist Mission and the Great Oath:

In 1929, when Saleem approached his twentieth year, several educated Palestinian young men, whose hearts were inclined to spiritual matters, began to gather around him and became his disciples even before his proclamation of the Daheshist Mission. Among them was the well-known Palestinian Poet Moutlaq Abdu el-Khaleq, who besides having written a poetry collection entitled “Al-Rahil” (the Departure), also transposed into poetry one of Dr. Dahesh’s first literary works, “Repose of Death”. Another distinguished Palestinian, Tawfiq el-Israwi, had been so much touched by the spirituality of his prodigious Master that he distributed all his possessions to the poor, and then spent the rest of his life as a hermit in one of the caves of Petra in Jordan.

One day in 1929, Saleem was inspired that he should change his name. His disciples proceeded with writing many names on pieces of paper. The draw fell on the name “Dahesh”, an Arabic name that means wonderful or astounding. This is the name that the Divine Providence willed for him to be known by from thereon.

In 1930, and as the fame of Dahesh continued to spread out, news of his prodigies reached the scientific circles in Paris, and he was invited to visit the French psychological research institute. He was asked by the attendees if they could witness a miracle. Dahesh told them that he would show them the miracle of prophet Jonah. He requested to be put in a tightly sealed box and then submerged to the bottom of the Seine River. The observers agreed reluctantly after he signed a waiver assuming responsibility for any possible harm or injury. After being submerged for 7 days, and in front of 150 people, the box was raised and opened, and Dahesh came out alive and smiling. After witnessing this astonishing miracle in addition to other miracles that transgressed the laws of nature, he was granted a certificate from “Societe Psychique Internationale” on May 6th ,1930, as well as a doctorate degree in psychic research from the “Sage Institute” on May 22, 1930. And that is how this scientific title came to be united with his spiritual name, Dr. Dahesh.

In January of 1931, Dr. Dahesh left Beirut to Jerusalem and from there to Cairo where he spent a few months. His visitors there were in the thousands. The royal family invited him to their palaces, where he performed multiple miracles.

In 1927, Dr. Dahesh began writing and documenting his thoughts and emotions, and by 1933 he wrote his first book titled “Secrets of the Gods”. Before year 1933 ended, he finished his second book under the title “Lyre of the Gods”, followed by his third inspired masterpiece “Repose of Death”. “Repose of Death” was published in year 1936 as 2 volumes, the original prose version written by Dr. Dahesh, and a poetry-transposed version by the well-known poet “Mutlaq Abd-Alkhaleq”. It was enriched by paintings from the Italian painter Morelli who drew them specifically for the book, as envisioned and imagined by Dr. Dahesh. It was hailed as a masterpiece of art and literature, far ahead of its time.

In 1936, Dr. Dahesh finished writing the book “Words of Dr. Dahesh”, which first edition was published in 1939.
Dr. Dahesh was eagerly awaiting the Divine permission for the official start and establishment of the Daheshist Mission. In his book “Words of Dr. Dahesh”, he expressed his marvelous and mysterious feelings:

“I feel, hidden deep within myself, tremendous spiritual powers that's bursting with eagerness to manifest and fulfill its pivotal role; however, I'm repressing them for the time being. But in due course and before long, they will emerge with radiant splendor crushing all obstacles and hindrances lying before them. “

And on January 1st, 1937, at age 28, Dr. Dahesh declared “The Great Oath”:

“I swear by thy name, O my Creator,
that even if millions of foolish disbelievers or dishonest traitors were to exist, and were to fill the books of
the earth, nay, carve the stones of the universe, claiming that “This Mission of mine is not true”,
I would still walk with my head held high, filled with dignity.
And I will keep on preaching and propagating the teachings of this Divine Mission,
until it pervades earth and spreads to the Heavens as well.
No living creature, will ever be able to prevent me from fulfilling this sacred duty, O God,
as long as you are the One who provides me with Divine Strength.
I raise this solemn oath to you, O Lord, from the depths of my heart that praises Your Name with
every beat in utter reverence and awe. “