Names
The only woman appointed as a Letter of the Living is THIS WOMAN.
Táhirih
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.
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.
Badí was martyred THIS YEAR. He was THIS AGE.
1869
He was 17
"_________ is the foundation of all human virtues."
"TRUTHFULNESS is the foundation of all human virtues."
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"
Lua Getsinger was given THIS daring mission.
(pt.2 Was she able to complete it successfully?)
Deliver a petition to the Shah of Persia pleading for justice on behalf of persecuted Baha'is.
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
Tahirih was martyred on THIS DATE (month, day, and year).
August 18, 1852 four hours after sunset
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 mom was named THIS, and was generally known by THIS TITLE.
Ásíyih Khánum, who is generally known by the title Navváb (Highness)
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.
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
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.
“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.”
THIS NAME was what Badí’ was named at birth.
Badíʿ was born as Áqá Buzurg-i-Nishapuri
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?)
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.
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
"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."
THESE are the names of Varqua's four sons.
Azizu’llah, Ruhu’llah, Valiyu’llah, and Badi’u’llah
"Varqa, asnam-i uham ra bisuzan,” means THIS.
“burn away the idols of vain imaginings.”
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.
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
"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.”