Memorials of the Faithful
Jináb-i-Múníb, upon him be the Glory of the All-Glorious.
His name was
Mírzá Áqá and he was spirit itself. He came from Ká
shán. In the days of
the Báb, he was drawn to the sweet savors of God; it was then he caught fire. He was a fine youth, handsome, full of charm and grace. He was a calligrapher second to none, a poet, and he had as well a remarkable singing voice. He was wise and perceptive; staunch in the
Faith of God; a flame of God’s love, severed from all but God.
During the years when
Bahá’u’lláh resided in
‘Iráq, Jináb-i-Múníb left Ká
shán and hastened to His presence. He went to live in a small and humble house, barely managed to subsist, and set about committing to writing the words of God. On his brow, the bestowals of the
Manifestation were clear to see. In all this mortal world he had only one possession, his daughter; and even his daughter he had left behind in
Persia, as he hurried away to ‘Iráq.
At the time when, with all pomp and ceremony, Bahá’u’lláh and His retinue departed from
Baghdád, Jináb-i-Múníb accompanied the party on foot. The young man had been known in Persia for his easy and agreeable life and his love of pleasure; also for being somewhat soft and delicate, and used to having his own way. It is obvious what
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