Lesson 22
The First Day of the Festival of Riḍván
What Holy Day are we celebrating today?
It means "Paradise".
What does the Arabic word "Ridván" mean in English?
The new Hidden Word for today says we are all created from this.
What is dust?
The Bab's Shrine is located there.
What is Mount Carmel, in the Holy Land?
The same dust
What does Baha'u'llah say we are all created from?
It was located outside of the city of Baghdád.
Where was the first Garden of Riḍván located?
Munirih Khanum
Who was the wife of 'Abdu'l-Baha?
A title of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
What is "the Master" ?
He pointed out to the Master, the place where the Shrine of the Bab should be located.
Who was Bahá'u'lláh?
One book He wrote is The Hidden Words.
Who is Baha'u'llah?
It lasts for 12 days.
The Festival of Ridván.
"I am well pleased with you all . . ."
What are some of the last words spoken by Bahá'u'lláh to the believers ?
The establishment of the Baha'i Faith in the West.
What was one of 'Abdu'l-Baha's 3 objectives after the passing of Baha'u'llah?
Because the land for the Shrine of the Bab did not already belong to the Baha'is.
Why did the Master have to negotiate to purchase the land for the Shrine of the Bab?
He is the Center of Baha'u'llah's Covenant.
Who is 'Abdu'l-Baha (the Master)?
The Shrine of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
What holy place is being constructed in the Holy Land near Akká?
A telegram saying "The Sun of Baha has set."
What did the Master send to the Sultan to inform him of the passing of Bahá'u'lláh?
Turkmenistan
In what country was the very first Baha'i House of Worship built?
One night, due to intense difficulties, He had no recourse but to repeatedly recite a prayer revealed by the Bab.
Who was 'Abdu'l-Baha?
Constructing the Shrine of the Bab.
What was one of 'Abdu'l-Baha's 3 chief objectives?
It will be near the 2nd Garden of Ridván, where Baha'u'llah used to visit during the later years of His life.
The Shrine of 'Abdu'l-Baha.
The Kitáb-i-'Ahd (Book of the Covenant)
What is the special title for the Will and Testament of Bahá'u'lláh?
So we can learn that "Baha'i" is not just a name but a truth.
Why do we stive to learn Baha'i conduct and obligations?
It's one example of crisis and victory in the life of the Master.
What is does the episode of the negotiations with the man who owned the land that would become the site of the Shrine of the Bab provide to us?
The principle of Crisis and Victory.
What is the life of 'Abdu'l-Baha a great example of?