Names
THIS NAME was what Badí’ was named at birth.
Badíʿ was born as Áqá Buzurg-i-Nishapuri
Badi volunteered to complete THIS TASK, which was extremely dangerous.
(pt. 2 How old was he?)
Badi volunteered to deliver Baha'u'llah's tablet, proclaiming his mission, to Násiri’d-Dín Sháh, the ruler of Persia.
Badi was 17.
THIS FAMILY not only offered two martyrs at the threshold of The Blessed Beauty, but also has the unique distinction of being the only family with the grandfather, father, and son successively honored with the title of Hand of the Case.
Varqa's family.
Varqa; his youngest son, Jinab-i-Valiyu’llah Varqa; and his eldest son, Dr. Ali Muhammad Varqa
Varqa, Ruhu’llah, Mirza Husayn, and Haji Iman were martyred this YEAR.
(Hint: it's the same year king Nasir’D-Din Shah was assassinated)
Varqa, Ruhu’llah, Mirza Husayn, and Haji Iman were martyred in 1896.
"_________ is the foundation of all human virtues."
"TRUTHFULNESS is the foundation of all human virtues."
THESE are the names of Varqua's four sons.
Azizu’llah, Ruhu’llah, Valiyu’llah, and Badi’u’llah
THIS happened when Varqua's mother-in-law brought Ruhu'llah to the clergyman's house.
THIS was Varqua's-mother-in-law's ulterior motive in bringing Ruhu'llah to the clergyman's house?
Ruhu’llah faced the Qiblih, and after his ablutions, recited the long obligatory prayer with all of its positions. The clergyman was spellbound by the sweetness of Ruhu'llah's voice, and impressed by the holy words. The clergyman angrily turned to Varqua's mother-in-law and told her to leave at once.
Varqua's mother-in-law wanted the clergyman to issue a death sentence.
Mírzá Mihdí's dying wish was THIS.
Mírzá Mihdí’s dying wish was that his death would be accepted as a sacrifice, and that the restrictions of confinement might be eased for those seeking to visit his father.
Bahá’u’lláh, then a prisoner in ‘Akká, wrote a letter/tablet to Násiri’d-Dín Sháh, proclaiming his mission and calling upon the Shah to investigate the truth of his claims in THIS YEAR.
1896
“The betterment of the world can be accomplished through _____ ___ ________ _____, through _____________ ___ _______ ________."
“The betterment of the world can be accomplished through PURE AND GOODLY DEEDS, through COMMENDABLE AND SEEMLY CONDUCT.”
In later years, Bahá’u’lláh gave Mírzá Mihdí THIS title.
In later years, Bahá’u’lláh gave Mírzá Mihdí the title "the Purest Branch"
Nasser-al-Din, the King of Persia, was so impressed by Tahirih's intelligence and beauty that he offered offered Tahirih THIS, but only if she did THIS.
(pt. 2: Did she accept?)
Nasser-al-Din, the King of Persia, was so impressed by Tahirih's intelligence and beauty that he offered offered Tahirih a high position in his harem (living quarters for the king’s wives) if she recanted the Bábi Faith.
Mírzá Mihdí was recognized as "a pillar of strength" because he embodied THESE QUALITIES.
Mírzá Mihdí resembled ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in appearance and character and was noted for his piety, gentleness, dignity, courtesy, and patience.
Badí was martyred THIS YEAR. He was THIS AGE.
1869
He was 17
"Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let ____ _____ ____ ___ ______ __________ ___ ___ ___ ___ _____ _____ _____."
"Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, LET YOUR HEART BURN WITH LOVING-KINDNESS FOR ALL WHO MAY CROSS YOUR PATH."
The only woman appointed as a Letter of the Living is THIS WOMAN.
Táhirih
THESE were ‘Abdu’l-Bahá's instructions to Varqua after Varqua's teaching efforts sparked rumors that "a teacher from Yazd had come to Zanjan to mislead the Muslims"
‘Abdu’l-Bahá instructed Varqua to move the tablets and books out of Zanjan.
(pt. 2: Did the tablets and book make it out of the city? Where did they end up?)
Tahirih's final words to the Prime Minister were
"You can kill me as soon as you like, but you cannot stop the emancipation of women.” - Tahirih
THIS YEAR was the first time since Bahá’u’lláh’s banishment from Iran in 1853, that he was totally inaccessible to those who sought His presence.
1868
O SON OF SPIRIT! My first counsel is this: ______ _ ____, ______ ___ _______ _____, that thine may be a sovereignty ______, __________ and ___________.
O SON OF SPIRIT! My first counsel is this: POSSES A PURE, KINDLY AND RADIANT HEART, that thine may be a sovereignty ANCIENT, IMPERISHABLE and EVERLASTING.
Mírzá Mihdí's wife was named THIS, and was generally known by THIS TITLE.
Ásíyih Khánum, who is generally known by the title Navváb (Highness)
"Varqa, asnam-i uham ra bisuzan,” means THIS.
“burn away the idols of vain imaginings.”
Badíʿ is remembered as the "Pride of Martyrs”and he modeled THESE VIRTUES.
Badíʿ is remembered as the "Pride of Martyrs”and he modeled virtues of steadfastness, courage, and faithfulness.
Tahirih was martyred on THIS DATE (month, day, and year).
August 18, 1852 four hours after sunset
"Regard man as a mine rich in ____ __ _________ value. ________ can, ____, cause it to ____ __ ______, and ______ _______ to _____ ________."
“Regard man as a mine rich in GEMS OF INESTIMABLE value. EDUCATION can, ALONE, cause it to REVEAL ITS TREASURES, and ENABLE MANKIND to BENFIT THEREFROM.”