Lesson 15
He was happy to be with the students at the school located in the slums of Paris.
Who was 'Abdu'l-Baha?
The Master needed to rest after making travels to these countries.
What are England and France?
Shoghi Effendi was his Grandson.
Who was 'Abdu'l-Baha?
It's the ship that weighed over 21,000 tons and carried 'Abdu'l-Baha from Alexandria, Egypt to New York City.
What was the Cedric?
Because the physicians in Naples falsely diagnosed him as having an eye disease.
Why was Shoghi Effendi prevented from accompanying his grandfather on His voyage to North America?
Lady Bloomfield
Who was one of the Baha'is that was present during 'Abdu'l-Baha's visit to France?
Ramleh, Egypt
Where did 'Abdu'l-Baha go to rest in the winter of 1911 - 1912?
In His words, the Master made the difficult journey to North America for the sake of diffusing this, which is another term for spreading the Baha'i Teachings.
What is "diffusing the divine fragrances"?
It was the so-called unsinkable ship that the Master chose not to use for His voyage to North America.
What was the Titanic ?
Mahmud-i-Zarqani
Who was 'Abdu'l-Baha'is secretary?
Mitigating the hardships of the people of the French Congo.
What was the social worker doing in Africa?
They write letters to the Master, pleading for him to visit their country.
Who were the early believers in America?
The Titanic.
What is the great new ocean liner that the American Baha'is believe is suitable for 'Abdu'l-Baha's journey?
15 years old.
How old was Shoghi Effendi at the time of 'Abdu'l-Baha's journey to the West ?
April 11, 1912
What is the date the Cedric and her passengers arrived in New York City?
"It was a great comfort to me in the darkness of my prison . . ."
What were the Master's words to the social worker?
The Star of the West.
What is the early newsletter published by the American Baha'is ?
About 15 years old.
How old was Shoghi Effendi when the Master's journey to North America began?
He was Shoghi Effendi's grandfather.
Who was 'Abdu'l-Baha ?
"The mirror of the world."
When 'Abdul-Baha quoted Baha'u'llah's words about the press, what were the swiftly appearing newspapers are called?
The attacks of the enemies of the Faith and being imprisoned again in Akká.
What sort of dark conditions was 'Abdu'l-Baha experiencing at the same time the social worker was serving to benefit the people of the French Congo?
". . . union and harmony with spirit, tongue, heart and body. . ."
What relationship among the American Baha'is did 'Abdu'l-Baha require to be established before He would visit them in America?
He was not anxious or worried about His great journey to America. He strode through the garden gate to leave for the Cedric, and didn't look back!
Who was 'Abdu'l-Baha?
Shoghi Effendi and 2 other Baha'is that were expected to accompany 'Abdu'l-Baha on His journey to North America.
Who was told by the authorities to disembark from the Cedric in Naples Italy ?
"I have come to visit the peace societies of America because the fundamental principles of our Cause are universal peace . . ."
What was the Master's reply when the journalists asked Him the purpose of His visit?