Haji Mirza Aqasi, was instrumental in preventing the meeting of The Bab and Muhammad Shah Qajar, after the Shah facilitated a Royal Escort to lead the Bab to the capital. He was shouting, “My belly is on fire. She was later known as Mahd-i-'Ulya. When the servant told the rich man about what the attendant had done, he flew into a rage and ordered a new supply of deluxe chelo-kabab with all garnishings for the Bahá’ís, who savored it after days of starvation. I wish to join my father.” Then he began to cry again. This exciting story is rather long, and I prefer not to sacrifice any details in the interest of time. The final events in the city of Zanjan and what followed to the very last hour in the life of Varqa is from the written memories of Mirza Husayn Zanjani who was in chains with Varqa and Ruhu’llah. Being curious, he slowed down his donkey, and asked, “Whose boys are you?” Ruhu’llah, usually being the spokesman, answered, “Sons of Varqa from Yazd.” “What is your name?” asked the mulla. —Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan, he has never spoke or written about that night. Abu Sa'id Mirza was born in 1424, the second son of the Timurid prince Muhammad Mirza by his wife Shah Islam. Now there will be a pause…. Since they did not have any money, the chains stayed on. The word ‘Muhammad’ literally means ‘praiseworthy’. They did not have the decency of letting Varqa ride a horse with a regular saddle. This poet, noticing the foul condition of Varqa’s prison, caused his transfer with the help of other believers to the prison for dignitaries which was in better repair. Now that you are with me, we can all watch it together. She laughed heartily, and told Ruhu’llah, “Come and look into my eyes, and tell me what do you see.” He came and intently looked into her eyes, and said, “You already believe in those words.” Now listen to this about the two young sons of Bahá’u’lláh and Ruhu’llah’s insight. There was a well-to-do man who had been disfavored by the government, but was allowed to keep a servant in prison to attend his needs. During the Maratha invasion of Orissa, its Subedar Mir Jafar completely withdrew all forces until the arrival of Alivardi Khan and the Mughal Army at the Battle of Burdwan where Raghoji and his Maratha forces were completely routed. He reached the pinnacle of certitude, and as a flame of fire and tower of strength, returned to Tabriz, now his home town. Bahá’u’lláh said, “What would you do if it were found that the message of the Bab was not authentic, and the true Promised One appeared?”  The young boy instantaneously answered, “I would try to teach him the Bahá’í Faith.” Imagine how accurate, how deep and how spontaneous! Abdu’l-Baha has stated that in the future this portrait and other relics will be returned to the Varqa family. The battle concluded with a victory for the Nawab of Bengal, Alivardi Khan who was accompanied throughout the campaign by his wife Nafisah Khanam. He said in the world there exists a phenomenon that in various tablets He had referred to as the Most Great ELixir. Two attendants, one at each end of the post, lifted Ruhu’llah up until his body became limp. Jesus, in his parable of the vineyard, speaks of the householder who let his vineyards to husbandmen. Alivaedi Khan then sent a baggage train containing fine carpets, silks and ewers into his opponents lines provoking the Maratha to gather and loot the baggage trains. To her, every step of this plan so far was progressing well, and there was no reason that this one should fail. Oh! Azam Shah also employed the sons of Mirza Muhammad. —Mirza Bashir Ahmad was in the same house, he only saw when MGA was asleep and claims that MGA woke up and said Fajr prayers (but this is a lie). 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. The carpenters howed such exuberance, as if he were given the reward of this world and the next. The father was Mirza Ali-Muhammad Varqa, whose fluent pen gave him the surname of silver-tongued nightingale. They left for posterity the accounts of the unshakeable constancy of the fearless poet and his son. One day, Bahá’u’lláh asked Ruhu’llah, “What did you do today?” He answered, “I attended a Bahá’í class.” Bahá’u’lláh said, “What was the subject?” He answered, “The return of the prophets “Will you explain it?” He answered, “The return of the prophets.” “Will you explain it?” Bahá’u’lláh praised the child, and often called him Jinab-i-Mobaligh, meaning his Honor, the Bahá’í teacher. Please provide only one witness from the crowd here to testify to your superior knowledge.” No one said a word. They served them proper meals, but one attendant was mean, particularly towards Varqa. Not only did he take it, but the depraved man appeared dressed in it, to taunt Varqa. The second was through logic and reason. After his father passed away, he immigrated to Najaf and participated in the classes of teachers such as Akhund Khurasani , author of Kifaya al-'usul and Sayyid Yazdi , author of 'Urwat al-wuthqa . When the Nawab of Bengal, Alivardi Khan received letters warning of the approach of Maratha he was completely disillusioned by this unforeseen invasion, in fact some of his trusted advisors even began to blame their aligned companion Asaf Jah I, the Nizam of Hyderabad for utter negligence in the Deccan. There is a significant amount of population who believe in Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani and they are called Ahmadi. We were so numb that we did not care. Alivardi Khan died of dropsy[8] at 5am on 9 April 1756[7] aged at least 80. Varqa never doubted Bahá’u’lláh, but it was his human way of asking for confirmations, and what a confirmation he received! event : evt, At the end, when all was gone, Varqa remarked that everything precious was taken away, but it was a worthwhile sacrifice in the path of God. Mirza Muhammad Ali, fourth Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. Abdu’l-Baha conferred the title of Hand of the Cause on Varqa, posthumously, and the Guardian designated him as an Apostle of Bahá’u’lláh. They had not been introduced. ); She went to a leading clergyman, who also was a relative, telling him the activities of her son-in-law, and asked him to issue a death sentence. What a compliment! [4], In 1750 Alivardi Khan faced a revolt from Siraj ud-Daulah, his daughter's son, who seized Patna, but quickly surrendered and was forgiven. Yes, indeed, that was when he saw Bahá’u’lláh’s face. Help me.” Varqa prescribed some remedy, but shortly the attendant died. In the course of this story, we shall refer to him as Varqa. Upon questioning, Ruhu’llah said, “I am like you folks.” They all became delighted, thinking he meant that he was a Muslim. Now the sword you handed to Varqa will to Zanjan, and besides, his son-in-law was the intepreter for the Russian consulate. He invited all Babi traveling teachers to teach his wife, who also became a Babi. Let us see what happened next. Unfortunately, during Varqa’s later imprisonment in Tehran, this drawing (Varqa’s copy) and many other precious items were confiscated by the captors. Pir Muhammad Mirza (c. 1374 – 22 February 1407) was a Timurid prince and briefly succeeded as King of Timurid Empire after the death of his grandfather Timur the Lame. On the way, to avoid abuse of the attendant, he pretended he was deaf and mute. Rumors could be heard that this newcomer, the teacher from Yazd, meaning Varqa, had come to Zanjan to mislead the Muslims. Please ignore the unpleasant things I just told you. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá stated that He built the grave of Mulla Mihdi with His own hands. Their assassin hid within the shrine, and on that bloody Friday, when the king entered the interior of the shrine, he pretended to deliver a petition to the king, when at point-blank, he shot the king in the heart. Now about two and a half years had passed since Varqa and sons had moved to Zanjan. How did it all begin? Mírzá Muhammad ‘Alí (1852-1937) (Persian: میرزا محمد علي) was one of the sons of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Bahá’í Faith. } This terrified the evil Hajib, who ran for the door, saying he will deal with the two others the next day. He took two of his older sons, Azizu’llah and Ruhu’llah, as well as his father-in-law with him. The attendant in charge of keys was told to unlock the chains of Varqa and Ruhu’llah. His son, Ruhu’llah, at his tender age was called by Bahá’u’lláh ‘Jinab-i-Mobbaligh,’ (meaning the honorable Bahá’í teacher). The Bahá’ís, learning about this, went to the confidant, and told him, “Varqa, who is in the foul prison, is the son-in-law of the man in Tabriz who saved your life. Editor’s Note: Towards the end, he turned his attention to rebuilding and restoring Bengal. The timing of martyrdom was about two and half hours before sunset. Sometime after the wedding, Varqa, his father, Mulla Mihdi, and oldest brother, Husayn, took to the road on foot towards Akka. Varqa had reached the pinnacle of faith and certitude. The story is fascinating. He had three sons, Mirza Husayn, Mirza Hasan, and Mirza Ali-Muhammad, and one daughter, Bibi Tuba. As you recall, Mirza Husayn stayed behind in Zanjan when Varqa and party had left the city. (Mirza at the end of a name means a prince.) Muhammad Ibrahim Khan, known as “Father of Azad Kashmir” was the founder and first president of Azad Kashmir, actually Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. I saw a monstrous serpent stalking Varqa. He was the son of Jahangir Mirza who was the actual successor to the throne but had died before his father. The following is NOT for the faint of heart. Ruhu’llah, knowing what was coming, ran to ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s house, and entered His room where Abdu’l-Baha told him to sit down. The usual multitude of onlookers gathered to watch the march. Now the ball was in Varqa’s court. Seeing that, it occurred to Varqa and Mirza Husayn that they moved them out of Zanjan to be killed in that village. One bullet and two targets. Also in the room were the two sons of Bahá’u’lláh, Mirza Badi’u’llah and Mirza Diya1u’llah. He defeated forces of Surkhay khan of Qaziqumuq and later Haji Davud of Shirvan and extended his rule to Shabran and Gobustan . } After one of his teaching trips, he arranged a large gathering of the believers, nearly two hundred, in his house for devotions. She said, “No problem. Among his wives was Wazir Khanum, daughter of a rich jeweller and a well-known beauty of the time. Zillu’s-Sultan, the prince governor of the province, titled by Bahá’u’lláh “the infernal tree,” wished to eliminate the crown prince, and kill the king so he could get to the throne. The prison chosen for them was where sixty notorious highway robbers and murderers were kept in chains. My father, Mirza Ghulam Murtaza, son of Mirza Ata Muhammad Al-Qadian, was a great well wisher and friend of this government and enjoyed great respect from among them. Fath ul-Mulk, Shahzada Mirza Muhammad Sultan Shah, Firuz Jang, Wali Ahd Bahadur : House: Timurid: Father: Bahadur Shah II: Mother: Rahim Buksh Bai Begum: Biography. It will recount one hundred-fifty years of the history of the illustrious family of Varqa. The velocity of the storm is now building up by the minute. He had four sons, Azizu’llah, Ruhu’llah, Valiyu’llah, and Badi’u’llah, the youngest who died in childhood. On one of his subversive trips to Tabriz, he was arrested by his target, the crown prince. They again began their noisy call for blood, “Why don’t you kill them, seeing how they insult your clergy?” Again no one made a move. It was like the evening show, late show and the late-late show for the people to come and go as they pleased, and entertain themselves. Now let us be fair. Saniz Mirza succeeded his father upon his death in 1457 or 1458. half sister. Friends,this is not an ordinary scene. Life before Prophethood. One was through the holy words of the past and prophecies. She was later known as Mahd-i-'Ulya. Then Bahá’u’lláh spoke about the heavenly qualities of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Saulat Jang had finally arrived from Murshidabad with reinforcements and provisions. Vahid wrote to the king about the outcome. But after the death of Azam Shah, the family fell into poverty. In a flash, a verse from the Qur’an came to his mind. After supper, Varqa prescribed a pearly pill; however, before the evening was over, Mirza told his wife privately that maybe they should ask Varqa and the family to stay as their guests to see if the medicine would become effective or not. Mullá Mírzá Muhammad, who had never before used a weapon, was wounded five times by bullets or swords; but in the end he survived and made his way back home, where he faced persecution for his new faith. Alivardi Khan is known to have introduced and placed his artillery on large movable platforms that were driven by oxen. In the year 1747, the Marathas led by Janoji Bhonsle, began to raid, pillage and annex the territories of the Nawab of Bengal, Alivardi Khan in Orissa. Log in Join now Secondary School. He shouted that all prisoners should be locked in chains and stocks. He was the grandfather of Mirza Ghulam Murtaza who was the father of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad. He is also one of the few Mughal-era leaders known for his victory during the Battle of Burdwan against the Maratha Empire during the Maratha invasions of Bengal. Anyway, once when the attendant ignored the instruction of his superior not to torment Varqa, Varqa told him,”May God judge between you and me.” The attendant, quite angry, galloped his horse to a spot by a spring to relax and smoke. He looked into their eyes searchingly, and commented, “They are not worth looking into.” Imagine saying that about two sons of Bahá’u’lláh who were respected by everyone, and who had not yet shown any signs of covenant-breaking. In that tender age, he manifested unusual depth in the Faith. There they were the guests of the Ahmad family. The attendants brought a long chain to chain Varqa and Mirza Husayn together, but found it impractical for the long ride to Tehran on separate horses. His answers were simple, but profound. Amazing, how much lies and rubbish the clergy introduce t o the minds of the gullible. The next in line insisted on taking a white robe which had belonged to Bahá’u’lláh. How badly this narrator wishes that he could be excused from recounting such unspeakable atrocity. Thus the silver-tongued nightingale and his prize son, Ruhu’llah, winged their flight to the apex, to the eternal skies of the world of mysteries. When he saw Bahá’u’lláh for the first time, he found Bahá’u’lláh’s face very familiar, but could not remember where or when he had seen Him before. During those sixteen days, Varqa had to endure repeated verbal assaults by the clergy and the governor. Average distance by mule or horse in those days would cover twenty-five to thirty miles from sunrise to sunset. Nevertheless, Mirza Nasir Ahmad was born in 11-16-1909 at Qadian. The king dead, and the Bahá’ís massacred. That bloodthirsty prince-governor, upset and disappointed in Bahá’u’lláh’s lack of cooperation, caused the martyrdom of seven martyrs in Yazd through his son who was the governor of Yazd. He even allotted an allowance for their expenses, but the attendant barely used a quarter of it for their food. That next day was not to be, because the political plot was discovered, and the Bahá’ís were cleared. One day, Ruhu’llah, his brother and other children were playing outside when the Greatest Holy Leaf asked Ruhu’llah and his brother to come in. Alivardi's birth name was Mirza Muhammad Ali. Varqa wrote to his father-in-law, now in Tehran, about the situation. The loser was forced to leave for Central Asia with his family. Varqa advised him not to return for the fear of being recognized and arrested. But Orissa was ultimately surrendered to the ravaging Marathas by the Mughal Emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur. Hence, her father, Mirza Ahmad Beg turned to Hazrat Ahmad for assistance with great humility and meekness. Another time while in the presence of Bahá’u’lláh, a thought occurred to him that he believed in Bahá’u’lláh as the Supreme Manifestation, but how he wished Bahá’u’lláh would give him a sign to that effect. In 1728, Shuja-ud-Din promoted Muhammad Ali to Faujdar (General) of Rajmahal and entitled him as Alivardi Khan. He soon converted him, and this had a chain effect in that tribe. Varqa wrote to Bahá’u’lláh about this tremendous discovery. He said, “I was among the anxious crowd who flooded the house of the mayor to have a glance at the miracle maker, the Báb. Alivardi Khan was a brilliant artillery tactician, however, his armies were overrun by the large force of the Marathas from Berar who had arrived to pillage and plunder the territories of Bengal, under the commands of Raghoji I Bhonsle. It was important to list the source here at the top as this is a transcript from an audio-cassette from Dr. Darius K. Shahrokh “Windows To The Past”. [6], Alivardi Khan's defending armies were overrun in Orissa in the year 1751, despite receiving some assistance from Shuja-ud-Daula. As they were leaving the telegraph office, they were detected by an evil mulla who immediately reported them to the police, and the governor was informed. Being exact, the first day of May, 1896. After his arrival at a prison in Isfahan, a few interesting things happened. How could he have done otherwise after witnessing everything first-hand. The dream of Varqa’s wife, identical to the dream of a Muslim acquaintance, about a flood the color of blood was foreboding danger. On 8 November 1965, his father, Mirza Basheer ud Din Mahmud Ahmad dies. It was Mirza Husayn, who after his second visit, took the first copy of the Hidden Words to Yazd, and intimated to the friends that Bahá’u’lláh was the Promised One before Bahá’u’lláh had declared Himself. One of the converts you are going to hear about was the artist who made a portrait of the Báb. Vahid, on his way, stopped in another southern city called Yazd, and in a large square proclaimed the nature of his assignment by the king. I am dying. She asked him to look into the eyes of the two sons of Bahá’u’lláh, who were doing their school work. On their way, they reached the distant city of Tabriz in the northwest where less than three decades earlier the Bab had been martyred. That final night in Zanjan proved not to be their last night there, even though they left early the next morning. Zafar was the son of Mirza Akbar Shah II & Lalbai, who was a Hindu Rajput, & became Mughal Emperor when his father died in 1837. Most probably. During the ministry of Shoghi Effendi, that son of the illustrious Varqa, became the trustee of Huququ’llah, and later on, a Hand of the Cause. He also claimed that he received direct revelation from God. Apparently, Varqa wanted to make sure he had heard right, so after his return he wrote to Bahá’u’lláh about his wish which had been granted, and Bahá’u’lláh confirmed it in writing. Apparently, a number of the evil clergy had signed his death sentence, but one fair-minded and influential clergyman intervened. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/iskander-mirza-5937.php At that time the king was sixty-five years old. Who was the father of abu said Mirza Get the answers you need, now! In the days of the decline of Mughal rule, Mirza Faiz Muhammad, the great grand-father of the Promised Messiah (as) took measures to suppress the anarchy that prevailed in the Punjab, whereupon, in the year 1716 A.D., Farrukhsiyar, Emperor of Delhi, bestowed upon him the rank of Haft-Hazar, thereby authorising him to keep a regular force of 7,000 soldiers. They even starved them. After exchange of a few pleasantries, she said that her grandson, less than ten years old, could recite the obligatory prayer by heart. He said we should never curse our ignorant enemies, but pray for them. As ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s back was towards the window, Varqa appeared at the window, and beckoned Ruhu’llah to come out, but Ruhu’llah kept nodding his head meaning “no.” ‘Abdu’l-Bahá said,”What is wrong that you keep moving your head. [4] Thus he took control of Bengal and Bihar. Varqa, in answer, said, “It is not very becoming of a great man to such words to a person he does not know.” The governor calmed down, and somewhat impressed, told the attendant to take Varqa and Ruhu’llah to his own quarters and only chain them at night. The onlookers showed their surprise that they looked like humans and not exotic animals. Upon seeing Abdu’l-Baha in Paris, he tried to make excuses for many martyrdoms when he was a governor. Varqa, who in the past had limited himself to reading his poetry, asked the prince if he could make a comment. Alivardi Khan's father was Shah Quli Khan (Mirza Muhammad Madani) and his mother was the daughter of Nawab Aqil Khan Afshar (Mir Muhammad Askari). You can imagine on those cold, snow-covered roads how painful it would be to ride over a saddle bag with your thighs apart and the weight of the stocks hanging on each ankle. This help came in … Mirza, badly wishing to have the company of Varqa, told his wife that there are these new people passing through the city, one of whom has the knowledge of medicine. Stocks are two heavy blocks of wood locked on each ankle. How could he miss it on this festive and historical occasion? We turn the pages of history back to the first couple years of this Dispensation. He also patronized many manuscripts of the Shahnameh. I wish I were worthy enough to say, “Bravo.” Ruhu’llah received well-deserved praise from his Lord. if yes, then how? sister. Everything, including tablets and books, were packed in trunks and sealed, ready to go. Intro Mirza Gul Muhammad was the final ruling Chief of Qadian from the Mirza family, he was the great-grandfather of MGA. This is the ending of the story on that infamous May day, one century ago. Then Bahá’u’lláh sent his own fur overcoat as a gift to the artist. That made it apparent to Varqa which of his three sons would have the honor of martyrdom with him as he had requested in the past from Bahá’u’lláh. I beg you to intercede in his behalf and to grant his heart’s desire.” The Báb took a portion of a sweet food he had been served and placed it on a platter and handed it to His host, asking him to take it … Mirza Mohammad Siraj, fifth Nawab of Bengal, ... Zafar Hussain Mirza, Pakistani judge and the father of former Home Minister of Sindh Zulfiqar Mirza. Then I saw the eye of a fierce storm approaching these heavenly doves. Ruhu’llah asked for the direction of the Qiblih, and after ablution, recited the long obligatory prayer with all of its positions. Spellbound by the sweetness of his voice, and impressed by the holy words, as soon as he finished the prayer, the clergyman angrily turned to the grandmother, and said, “You should be ashamed of yourself asking me to issue a death sentence for a man who raises such a God-worshipping son,” and told her to leave at once. After leaving Shiraz, he went through the city of Yazd again, and in the same square, he declared his newly-found Faith to the anxious and curious crowd. Shahzada Mirza Muhammad Jahangir Bakht Bahadur (also known as Prince Mirza Jahangir Bakht) (1776 – 18 July 1821 [citation needed]) was the son of Prince Mirza Akbar, who became the Emperor Akbar Shah II in 1806 and his wife Empress Mumtaz Mahal, he was also the younger brother of Emperor Bahadur Shah II and older brother of Mirza Jahan Shah. When we saw an attendant bringing the bloody dagger of Hajib to wash it in the courtyard pool, and then another man walking away with Varqa’s clothes, we knew what was done to him, but had no idea about Ruhu’llah. Bakhtunissa Begum. He answered by advising Varqa to divorce his wife, and that he was doing the same. He claimed to be a Normal Muslim; Mirza Ghulam Ahmad Qadiani said that he did not deny Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) or his miracles, he did not want … The enraged Alivardi Khan then dismissed the shamed Mir Jafar. All right, a little later. His father, Abdullah, died a few months before his birth and his mother, Amena, died when he was just six years old. Just look at them. Only if the weather would cooperate. I will easily prove it to you.” She went home to Ruhu’llah, and said, “A friend of your father wishes to meet you.” Ruhu’llah accompanied her to the house of the clergyman, thinking he was a Bahá’í friend of his father, and greeted him with “Allah’u’Abha” which did not set too well with the clergyman. Mulla Mihdi and Husayn, the oldest son, twice before had attained the presence of Bahá’u’lláh when He was in Baghdad, sometime before 1860. Horse and mule owners were not willing to tackle the deep snow and ice. (c) Baha’i Chronicles. On his return while he was preparing to join a caravan to Mecca this is when he felt ill and died there. Other adverse events feed this storm, but Varqa’s wings are strong. He became a devoted believer, and later on attained the presence of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. During his reign, Mughal Empire had declined in Punjab. In the third and last interview, Vahid was struck dumb, and his purpose to defeat the Báb in argument was changed into unshakeable belief in the Báb. Life. Varqa asked, “After revealing them, should someone ask you whose words are these, what would you answer?” He said, “Of course, mine.” Varqa said, “But Bahá’u’lláh states His words are from God, and people from every religious background have accepted them and given their lives in His path. After being confounded by Varqa’s answers, one mulla shouted, “Why aren’t such heretics killed? Her soul also needs our prayers. The situation turns hectic. That kind of polluted atmosphere brought great grief and confusion to young Valiyyu’llah. She always got anything she wanted except her son-in-law, Varqa, who was forced on her. Journalist. Azam Shah also employed the sons of Mirza Muhammad. One evening a mulla told Varqa, “I can reveal words similar to Bahá’u’lláh.” We should put ourselves in the place of Varqa, and see how could we have responded to such assertion in that hostile gathering. She found herself at an impasse and consented, not knowing what a bounty entered into their lives, and may God have mercy on her soul for what she did later on. Let me tell you a secret that she does not know. At times, he said that it felt as if his legs were coming off his body. How could Bahá’ís who had no clout and constantly persecuted effect such a change? Aminah got pregnant but soon after their marriage Abdullah went for a trade caravan. Alivardi Khan then informed the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah of the invasion and rode ceaselessly for almost three days towards the ruins of Bardhaman where the Marathas established occupation. Unwilling to abandon his command over the vanguard Musahib Khan Mohmand son of Umar Khan Mohmand one of Alivardi Khans commanders, led what remained of the vanguard's Sowars, Mahauts and Sepoy in order to attack the pillagers. The storm of the mother- in-law picks up momentum, but what it does to Varqa we shall see. Well, the servant had been converted by Varqa to become a dedicated Bahá’í. Her family background and the wealth and position of Mirza made her very conceited. No, he did not kill her, instead. Well, what do you think? First, the stocks were removed from his feet, and later he was freed. The second year after the Declaration of the Báb, the king both alarmed and interested, sent his most learned and trusted man, Siyyid Yahya Darabi, later to be known as Vahid, to Shiraz to investigate the Cause of the Báb. Let us sit back and open the window wide so nothing will be missed. Mirza goes on to state, “When Haji Iman, Varqa’s father-in-law, and I were taken back to the prison, we found our bedding and all belongings gone. He said, “I have knowledge of medicine and am aware of many extracts, but never heard about the date extract. He felt guilty because he thought it was his words which caused the man’s suffering and death. So before the gatherings of the learned, the prince would tell Mirza, his chief attendant, don’t forget to bring your son-in-law, meaning Varqa. We simply want to provide direct access to the heroes and heroines who have recognized and served the Bahá’í Faith and mankind. Each sizeable city sent a company of soldiers and their equipment to the capital, Tehran, for honoring the occasion. You can imagine the torture of riding on a mule with the weight of stocks on the ankles for six or seven days to cover that distance. One of them was Haji Mulla Mihdi-i-‘Atri, the father of Varqa. His actions and what followed, undoubtedly changed the course of Iran’s history, leading to the continued rule of a backward and corrupt cleric influence; one which still affects Iranian society. He truly was a spiritual prodigy. was prophet Muuhammad the son of Abdullah ibn Al-Muttalib? 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