A Seldom Told Story of Bahá'u'lláh's Ascension

'Abdu'l-Bahá's grief, sorrow - and example, after the Ascension of Bahá'u'llah; how He responded to His brothers' treachery and guile.
Sources: Taherzadeh , "The Covenant of Bahá’u’lláh" 148-50 and "Revelation of Bahá’u’lláh," Vol. IV, 420 and "Child of Covenant" 135; Afroukhteh, "Memories of Nine Years in ‘Akká" 68; Mírzá Haydar-‘Alí, "Delight of Hearts" 121-22; Abdu'l-Bahá, "Promulgation of Universal Peace" 461 and "Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá" 263-64
POSTSCRIPT: Years later the Covenant breakers donated some of these papers to the British Museum whose curator asked Moojan Momen to assess them. He, in turn, made copies for the Universal House of Justice (according to Hooper Dunbar; see • Suriy-i-Haykal (Surih ... ; minutes 8:30-9:45)
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[@cruzianfibergeek]

Thank you for this story. It reminds me to trust in God, especially in our darkest moments.

[@world-citizens111]

Ya Baha'u'l-Abha ♥🌹♥

[@paltube9]

This is why the Master is our Perfect Exemplar. Thank you for sharing this. 🌷💕

[@eldeo]

Thank you for the beautiful, sincere and heartfelt telling of this profound story of a sin-covering eye, and that the Cause of God is unstoppable, even should its adversaries combine to assist one another. The price of free will is that we are accountable for our choices. I wonder if Abdu'l-Baha was distraught, in part, because he knew the fate of such souls.

[@jferg999]

I love this story. Thanks for sharing.

[@Star2ice]

What an amazing story of hurtful truth. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@SR-bw3sc]

Beautiful. Greatly appreciate your service here. ❤🌟❤️

[@mrr882008]

Ya abdolbaha❤

[@ArktikosAdventures]

Thanks for this. It helps more than you may realise.

[@helenborja6298]

Thank you ❤for sharing this wonderful story, I never knew this. It was heartfelt and your comment at the end is a wonderful perception of us in becoming united and steadfast in the teachings through the turmoils of our world. Be of service to humanity. 🙏🏼

[@marialipuma-bodyconfidence]

Then you for sharing this story. ❤

[@abrahamwilsonthereisanewje517]

. Many thanks for that part of history, it has given me strength!

[@jameelarosetafoya2058]

Ya alluah AbHa...ty so much my friend to this glorious precept and wondrous told story of Him.

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

I questions whether this was Abdul Baha's decision -- not to pursue the suitcases -- in an effort at unity [which already did not exist]. Because He also said "there's nothing you can do with a liar." And that's more to the fact of how these people behaved. They were beyond any moral sensibility and someone of the character of Abdul Baha wouldn't choose to wrangle with Covenant Breakers.

[@LaLa-xh7bz]

Thank you for sharing this so beautifully 🙏🏽 I can’t help but wonder what was in those cases.

[@tedwardhall]

Beautiful dear brother, thank you for sharing!

[@lindakrebeti1639]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful story

[@wendyscott8425]

Alláh-u-Abhá, Tom! I'm so happy to have found your brilliant writing. Recently, I read _Persian Passion_ and _Old Wives Tales._ I've recommended your books to others. It took me a long time to get through _Persian Passion,_ and I'm hoping the other two books I heard you were going to write continuing the story will be available soon.

[@tomlysaght4283]

Thanks, Wendy. Working on part 2 with aim for 2024 publication

[@SioneAfu-cj4ry]

Ya Baha'u'llah bha , Alla'u'Abha .

[@medusagorgon9]

Watching this after my own mother's death. Unfortunately I can relate to dealing with family that used a beloved members death as an opportunity to gain.

[@fennynough6962]

Often wondered, if the grounds around the Holy Land were checked for a hiding place, in the Attic or underground, (with metal detection), or G.P.R. methods? Cases of Bahá'u'lláh surly demand a respectful search, for. Yá Bahá'u'lláh Abhá Thanks, very profound story!💜🙏

[@tomlysaght4283]

Years later the Covenant breakers donated some of these papers to the British Museum whose curator asked Moojan Momen to assess them. He, in turn, made copies for the Universal House of Justice (according to Hooper Dunbar; see kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHSsXnSXqq6Siqc, minutes 8:30-9:45)

[@reginablum9191]

thanks, Tom, for this story. we're using it as part of our commemoration on Sunday morning! can you point me to a source so I can read about it later? many thanks 😊

[@tomlysaght4283]

I wrote the source as part of the KZbin explanation. Hit "more"

[@alisonelizabethmarshall]

The British Museum was given a large collection of Baha’u’llah’s writings. Some scholars who know about these things think it’s very possible these writings came from those satchels.

[@wendyscott8425]

Let's hope those scholars are right. It would be quite wonderful if they finally ended up in such a prestigious place where they wouldn't be damaged or abused.

[@nicolapiccioni1815]

❤

[@marclustig-youshift]

If this story is true, I wonder why had Abdu'l-Baha all these doubts and fears? I would assume that he would be absolutely certain that the will of God will manifest. Perhaps I miss some point.

[@919dds]

Tooo quiet. Wish I could hear it better. I can always turn volume down but it only goes up just so far.

[@wendyscott8425]

It's fine on my computer. You might check your equipment.

[@colonelironnuts6605]

What was the tablet he wrote that you mentioned in the beginning, where do I find it ?

[@tomlysaght4283]

"Tablet of One Thousand Verses" (Lawh-i-Hizar Bayti), not yet translated into English, is referred to in Taherzadeh's "Covenant of Baha'u'llah" p. 148

[@terencemcbride9090]

Can you get rid of the commercials because if I turn on my ad blocker KZbin will not allow me to view this I do not need to see advertizing of garbage not related to the faith

[@ejvr99]

History is written by the victors….

[@wendyscott8425]

And the victors in this case were not the Covenant-breakers.

[@connieatkinson418]

Is this a verified story written by the Master?

[@SuperLuminalElf]

Doubtful. This compelling storytelling should be considered in the category of “Pilgrims Notes” until confirmed Officially.

[@tomlysaght4283]

Tom Lysaght I wrote the source as part of the KZbin explanation. Hit "more"

[@SuperLuminalElf]

@@tomlysaght4283 Thank You! 🙏🏾 -My apologies; no personal insult was intended; I’m sorry I didn’t look more thoroughly.