BH00027: Praise befitteth the Desired One, for Whom the clamor…

Section 1: “In the Name of our Lord, the Most…”

In the Name of our Lord, the Most Holy, the Most Great, the Most Exalted, the Most Glorious

Praise befitteth the Desired One, for Whom the clamor of the opposers, the uproar of the transgressors, and the might of the oppressors are but as the buzzing of a fly. The power of the world could not prevent His rising, nor could the might of nations hold back His call. Before the faces of all humanity did He raise His voice and summon all to the straight path and the mighty announcement. No harm could the raging winds inflict upon the pavilion of His will, nor could the storms of these days cause upheaval to the tabernacle of His purpose. Before the power of the Supreme Pen, the Manifestations of Names stand powerless. His Cause encompasses all, and His Word penetrates all. He is the sovereign Who doeth what He willeth and ordaineth what He pleaseth. There is no God but Him, the Mighty, the Praiseworthy.

He is the Generous One Whose tokens of generosity are manifest and evident from every direction. His mercy hath preceded all, and His bounty hath encompassed all being. He hath forbidden His servants from conflict and contention, from strife and combat, that the world might be illumined by the light of assurance, and mankind might repose upon the couch of peace and security, passing from tribulation to tranquility. In these stations and ranks there hath been revealed from the Pen of the Desired One of all worlds that which causeth the atoms of all created things to cry out “May my life be sacrificed for Thee!” Indeed, were one to navigate the ocean of the utterance of the All-Merciful, one would witness that which is today veiled from hearts and eyes. Verily, the ocean is great, great, and the Cause is great, great.

Glorified art Thou, O Master of existence and Lord of the seen and unseen! Thou seest Thy servant who desireth to make mention of one of Thy loved ones who hath arisen to serve Thy Cause and hath traveled through the lands to exalt Thy Word, and who desired naught in his days save Thy remembrance and praise and the promotion of Thy Cause amongst Thy servants. O Lord! Aid him through Thy confirmations and assist him through Thy grace, then open before his face the doors of Thy bounty and mercy. Verily, Thou art the One with power over whatsoever Thou willest, and verily, Thou art the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.

O Beloved of my heart! The letter arrived, yet it was not a letter but a musk-laden fragrance of inner meanings, for from it wafted the sweet scent of the love of the Desired One of all worlds. It transformed sorrow into joy and grief into gladness. Well is it with the pen and utterance that have been dedicated to the mention and praise of the Beloved of all creation. And since this evanescent one had not for a long time been blessed with the traces of that beloved heart’s pen, this time it added to joy beyond the measure of understanding and intellect, and diminished grief. No word or expression comes to mind that could adequately convey the hidden meanings within the heart, unless boundless grace bestoweth success and His favor lendeth support.

In any case, after boundless joy, we proceeded to the presence of the Lord of all beings and the Lord of the throne on high and of the earth below. After gaining admittance and permission, the entire letter was presented and was honored to be heard. This is what the Tongue of Grandeur spoke from the most exalted station—the Word of the Lord, exalted and sanctified be He:

He is the Hearer and I am the Answerer.

O Haydar-ʿAli! Upon thee be My glory and loving-kindness! Praise be to God that thou hast attained unto the Most Great Word—that is, contentment—both before and after, and hast been illumined by the rays of the Sun of divine favor. By night thou speakest and by day thou makest mention, thy purpose being the exaltation of the Word of God and the promotion of His Cause. The Tongue of Grandeur hath spoken thus: All the pens of the world and tongues of nations are powerless to describe the station of this testimony. Give thanks unto thy Lord, the All-Bountiful, the Most Generous.

O thou who art mentioned before the Wronged One! At all times the pearls of wisdom, knowledge, inner meanings and utterance have been manifest and visible from the Treasury of the Supreme Pen, yet the seeker is nowhere to be found and the discriminating one, like the phoenix, doth not exist. In the Hidden Words this passage was revealed from the Supreme Pen, addressing the divines of the age:

“O ye that are outwardly fair yet inwardly foul! Ye are like clear but bitter water, which to outward seeming is crystal pure but of which, when tested by the divine Assayer, not a drop is accepted. Yea, the sun’s rays fall alike upon the dust and the mirror, yet differ in their reflection as the star-studded heaven from earth—nay, immeasurable is the difference!”

O Haydar! Insight is rare and discrimination absent. Beseech God to grant the ears and eyes of His servants the power to perceive, that they may become worthy to behold and qualified to hear. This year thy mention hath repeatedly fallen from Our tongue, and each of the souls mentioned hath attained unto the ocean of the All-Merciful’s utterance. For each one hath been revealed that which hath no peer or likeness. By the life of God! They have attained unto an everlasting distinction and eternal remembrance. Beseech God that what He hath bestowed may be preserved and remain unaffected by the vicissitudes of the world and all that is therein.

Whensoever thou meetest the people of God in any land, be it in cities or villages or on the highways, make mention of them on behalf of this Wronged One and remind them of the divine verses. Praise be to God that steadfast souls who are content and well-pleasing have attained unto the Most Great Favor and Supreme Gift. In accordance with wisdom, names have not been mentioned but are preserved in God’s protected treasuries. Blessed is he whom the doubts and allusions of the world and the vain imaginings of the nations have not debarred from the lights of certitude.

Say: O people of God! Know ye of a certainty that whatsoever hath been revealed by the Supreme Pen in the Tablets shall come to pass and appear in the realm of manifestation. Know ye your station before God and be not heedless of remembrance, praise and service to the Cause. He is the Counselor, He is the All-Knowing, He is the All-Powerful. Were the people of the world to become aware of even less than a needle’s eye of understanding, they would regard all else save God as non-existent and would hasten to the court of the Friend.

Boundless grace and infinite favors—the Sun of generosity is shining and the Luminary of bounty is radiant. Blessed is he who hath witnessed and seen, who hath turned away from the world’s retreats, advancing toward the Lord of all beings and the Lord of the Throne on high and of earth below. And blessed is he who hath held fast to the cord of his Lord’s tender mercy, and woe unto him who hath turned away from God, the Lord of the Hereafter and of the former generations.

The glory shining and manifest from the horizon of the kingdom of My loving-kindness be upon thee and upon those who are with thee and who hearken unto thy words concerning the Cause of God, the Most High, the Most Great.

The fragrance of the All-Merciful’s utterance hath seized and attracted the realms of the seen and unseen, and every possessor of smell, sight and hearing hath attained supreme joy. Through His mention one becometh independent of all other mentions in the world, and through His grace, free and detached from all that the peoples possess. What can this servant say and what can he mention? That Beloved One, through His infinite bounty and supreme grace, hath with His own eyes beheld the Most Exalted Horizon and with His own ears hearkened unto the shrill voice of the Most Exalted Pen. How excellent is this most exalted station and this supreme rank! Consider the baseness and contemptibility of the servants: deprived and forbidden from the scratching of the Most Exalted Pen, yet occupied with and delighting in the buzzing of flies.

One is bewildered as to what they cling to and what hem they grasp. In any case, His mercy hath preceded all and the sun of His grace hath shone forth. This servant, that honored one, and the other loved ones must beseech and implore from the ocean of generosity that which will assist all and lead them to the horizon of revelation. In truth this servant is sorrowful, for he observeth that the days which were the hope of those near and sincere have appeared, yet the servants are heedless of them, occupied with nothing, and unaware.

Assist, O my God, Thy servants, and deprive them not of the manifestations of Thy grace and the breathings of Thy days, and disappoint them not of that which Thou hast ordained for Thy chosen ones and sincere ones. Verily Thou art the Most Generous of the generous, the Most Merciful of the merciful, and the Most Powerful of the powerful, and verily Thou art the All-Bountiful, the Most Generous.

And as for what thou didst write concerning M.Q., upon him be the glory of God, it was presented at the Most Holy Court. The Lord, exalted and sanctified be He, saith: O Haydar! Upon thee be the light of the luminary of My grace. We have ever made mention of him who is denoted by M and Q, upon him be My glory. The hand of grace took hold of him and the Pen of Destiny ordained for him manifest glory and beyond that. We hope that through God’s grace he will remain steadfast and will not alter his ordained blessing. Convey My greetings unto him. We beseech God to assist him to be steadfast in His Cause, to aid him and reinforce him with the hosts of the seen and unseen, to manifest that which hath been written for him from the Most Exalted Pen, and to send down upon him a blessing from the heaven of His bounty. Verily He is the All-Bountiful, the Most Generous.

Today this blessed word was heard from the rustling of the Lote-Tree beyond which there is no passing: O people of God! Be not grieved, soon that which the Tongue of Grandeur hath spoken will appear in the world and ye shall witness God’s power and His greatness, and God’s revelation and His sovereignty. O Haydar! Convey greetings to the loved ones of God. In every place thou meetest them, make mention of them on behalf of the Wronged One and give them glad-tidings. As for the loved ones of A and B whom thou didst mention, each hath been blessed with the tokens of the Pen. There hath been sent down for them from the heaven of grace and bounty that which the pens of composition are powerless to describe. The names that were recorded in the leaf, each attained to that which hath no peer or likeness, and likewise the loved ones in the land of Sh. In truth they are gazing toward the horizon, arising to serve, holding fast to the cord, speaking in remembrance, and likewise the loved ones in other lands—all have attained, but We have preferred some above others as a command from Us, and I am the Ordainer, the Ancient of Days.

As to the honored servant M.Q., upon him be the Glory of God, that which has been revealed from the Supreme Pen makes unnecessary any mention or description from this evanescent servant. And that statement which he wrote was quoting from the objectors among the people, for he says that since the Cause of these people has not yet been officially recognized by the government and religious leaders, they therefore oppose it. This being a quotation, divine forgiveness has encompassed it—if He wishes, He changes bad deeds into good ones. This matter was not considered among bad deeds from the beginning. Also convey greetings and salutations on my behalf and make mention of him. It is hoped that divine favors will encompass him. I have beseeched and continue to beseech from God confirmation, assistance, bounty and glory. Verily He has power over all things. All that your honor wrote regarding the levels of meeting and mentioning to each person, as well as the wisdoms mentioned, was entirely acceptable in His presence. Words must always be spoken in measure and revealed wisdom must be observed. It is hoped that all will follow your example.

At this time, after attendance, the Tongue of Grandeur spoke this supreme word: Write to J.H. that what you mentioned about dealing with people in measure and proportion—that it must be done in such a way as to increase friends and calm or draw near those who are not friends—this is a great and good word. One of those endowed with wisdom was Alexander. When asked how he conquered most regions in such a short time, he said that he preserved his friends and did not let them become enemies, and strived to make his enemies into friends. This word is acceptable. Blessed are they that act accordingly.

And regarding what you wrote about the assured souls in A. and Y., upon them be the Glory of God, and their success—praise be to God their deeds have been accepted. This servant beseeches his Lord to assist them, confirm them, draw them near to Him, and ordain for them that which will bring joy to their eyes and gladden their hearts. Verily our Lord is the Compassionate, the Generous. And mention was made of Mirza Ahmad Kh., upon him be the Glory of God, and Muhammad Kh. and Aqa Mirza Abdul-Karim, upon them be the Glory of God. After being presented in the Most Holy Court, this supreme word was manifested from the Dawning Place of Grandeur—the Word of the Lord, exalted and sanctified: O Haydar A., the first name has been mentioned before the Wronged One in the past and present and has attained to grace, and at this time these verses have been revealed from the Dayspring of Names and Attributes that he may rejoice and be among the thankful ones.

Section 2: “Hearken unto the call from this most exalted…”

Hearken unto the call from this most exalted station, from the Divine Lote-Tree: Verily, there is none other God but Him. His are the bounty and the giving, His are the grace and the glory. He hath come from the heaven of Command with the Kingdom of verses, and through Him hath been raised the banner of ʿHe doeth what He willeth’ upon the highest standards. He hath appeared and manifested what He desired, and hath spoken before the faces of all peoples. The Kingdom is God’s, the Lord of the Throne and of the dust. Thus hath the Tongue of Grandeur spoken, as a grace from Him, and He is the Mighty, the All-Bountiful.

We have mentioned thee before, and at this hour with verses that all the treasures of earth cannot equal, whereof the Mother Book with Him doth testify. That which thou seest today shall pass away, but that which hath been sent down for thee from My Pen shall endure. When it moved, the limbs of all names trembled, and when its scratching was raised, the hearts of the learned were troubled, and the faces of those who denied the Beginning and the Return were darkened. They awaited the days of the Manifestation, but when the One Who conversed on Sinai came, they turned away, following suppositions and idle fancies.

Blessed art thou for having turned towards the Wronged One and uttered His praise, when the transgressors who broke God’s Covenant and His Testament turned away from Him, and denied Him Whose days they had awaited throughout centuries and ages. When the sweetness of My call and the scratching of My Most Exalted Pen enraptured thee, say:

“My God, my God! Praise be to Thee for having guided me unto Thy straight path and made known unto me Thy Great News which was recorded in Thy Books, Thy Scriptures, and Thy Tablets by the Pen of Thy Command. I beseech Thee, O Lord of existence, by the ocean of Thy bounty and the heaven of Thy generosity, and by Thy Command through which Thou hast subdued the world, and by the pearls of the ocean of Thy knowledge and the mysteries of Thy Book, to make me in all conditions one who speaks Thy praise and mention, who turns toward the horizon whence shineth the Sun of Thy Revelation, who stands firm in the service of Thy Cause, who holds fast to the cord of Thy grace and clings to the hem of the robe of Thy generosity.

“O Lord! Thou seest me gazing toward the direction of Thy grace, hoping for what Thou hast ordained for Thy chosen ones and Thy loved ones. I beseech Thee not to disappoint me of what is with Thee, nor to deny me from drawing nigh unto Thy threshold, nor to deprive me of the breathings of Thy days. I know not, O my God, what Thou hast ordained for me by Thy command. I beseech Thee by those who have arisen to exalt Thy Word, whom neither the influences of the pharaohs nor the might of the oppressors could deter from turning toward Thee and standing firm in Thy service, to ordain for me the reward of attaining Thy presence and standing before Thy face. Then I beseech Thee, O God of Names and Creator of heaven, by the lights of Thy countenance, to ordain for me from Thy Most Exalted Pen the good of this world and the next. Verily, Thou art the Lord of the Throne and of the dust. There is none other God but Thee, the Mighty, the Dominant, the Powerful, and Thou art worthy to answer.”

Praise be to God, they have attained unto the Most Great Favor. This evanescent servant beseecheth the True One, exalted be His glory, to assist them and illuminate that lineage with His light. Verily, He is the Hearer, the Answerer, the Powerful, the Mighty.

And this is what was revealed for his honor Muhammad Khan, upon him be the Glory of God.

He is the Witness, the All-Hearing

O Muhammad! He Who loveth Me and is loved by Me hath made mention of thee. We have remembered thee from the Most Great Prison with a remembrance through which the fragrance of the All-Merciful hath perfumed all creation, that it may draw thee to a station wherein the Tongue of Grandeur proclaimeth: “The Kingdom belongeth unto God, the Lord of all men!” Let not the happenings of the world grieve thee, nor the might of the wicked hinder thee. This is the Day wherein that which was hidden in knowledge and inscribed by the Supreme Pen in the Scriptures and Tablets hath been made manifest. Blessed is he who hath turned unto the Dayspring of Grace when every heedless doubter turned away. Be thou vocal in thy Lord’s praise, steadfast in His Cause, and soaring in this atmosphere from whose rushing winds can be heard: “There is none other God but He, the Mighty, the All-Bountiful.”

How many a prince hath this day been debarred from My sealed wine, and how many a pauper hath heard and hastened and taken and drunk, exclaiming:

“Praise be unto Thee, O Thou Desire of the worlds, and glory be unto Thee, O Thou Lord of all mankind!”

How many a learned one hath been veiled from My Name, the Self-Subsisting, and how many an ignorant one hath turned and attained unto the knowledge of God, the Lord of lords!

When thou hearest My call and perceivest the fragrance of Mine utterance, say: “My God, my God! I testify that Thou didst create all things for Thy knowledge and Thy meeting, and didst show them Thy path and send down for them Thy proof. Yet when Thy testimony was fulfilled and Thy bounty perfected, they turned away from Thee and denied Thee and Thy signs, and disputed Thy proof, and committed that which caused the dwellers of Thy Kingdom and Thy Realm to lament. Alas, alas! O my Lord, my Support, and my Goal! I know not what thing hath kept me from drawing nigh unto Thy most exalted horizon and standing before Thy face, O Lord of all men! I testify that Thou knowest what is within me, while I know not what is within Thee. Ordain for me from the wonders of Thy bounty that which will make me among those whom the affairs of men have not kept back from Thy Greatest Prospect, who have turned with radiant faces and illumined breasts unto Thy most exalted horizon.

“O Lord! Thou seest me awaiting the manifestations of Thy grace and that which befitteth the heaven of Thy generosity and the sun of Thy bestowal. By Thy might, O Possessor of existence and Sovereign of the seen and unseen! My heart findeth no rest save in Thy remembrance and praise and service and obedience. I beseech Thee to aid me to act according to what Thou hast commanded me in Thy Book and to arise to serve Thee and Thy loved ones. Then I beseech Thee, O Thou Who answereth the distressed and art the Ultimate Goal of the sincere, by Thy Name through which the hearts of those near unto Thee have soared, to ordain for me that which shall profit me in all the worlds of Thy worlds. Thou art He through Whose power all things have testified and through Whose might all possibilities have been proven. No force in the world can weaken Thee, nor can the hosts of nations render Thee powerless. Thou doest what Thou pleasest and ordainest what Thou willest. Verily Thou art the Mighty, the Praiseworthy. Furthermore, I beseech Thee to forgive me and to send down upon me from the clouds of the heaven of Thy mercy that which shall make me rich through Thy riches, detached from all else save Thee, and steadfast in Thy Cause. Verily Thou art the Powerful, the Triumphant, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.”

This is what was revealed for His Honor Mirza Abdul-Karim, upon him be the Most Glorious Beauty of God:

He is the One Who gazeth from His most exalted horizon.

O thou who art mentioned before the Wronged One! Give thanks for the Most High Pen hath called thee from the most exalted horizon and commandeth thee to that which will draw thee nigh unto God, the Lord of the worlds. Say:

“O my God, my God! Praise and thanksgiving be unto Thee, and unto Thee be grace and bounty, for having shown me Thy signs, caused me to hear the scratching of Thy Pen, guided me to Thy straight path and Thy mighty message, made me speak Thy praise, acquainted me with Thy station, and revealed unto me Thy verses. I beseech Thee by the lights of Thy throne and the manifestations of Thy power in Thy dominion to make me in all conditions severed from aught else save Thee and holding fast unto the cord of Thy grace. O Lord! I am Thy servant and the son of Thy handmaiden. I have acknowledged that which the tongue of Thy grandeur hath spoken before the creation of Thy heaven and earth—that Thou art God, no God is there but Thee. Within Thy grasp are the reins of the kingdom and the realm, and in Thy right hand are the reins of might and power. Thou doest what Thou willest and ordainest what Thou pleasest. None can resist Thy command, none can frustrate Thy wisdom. Every discerning one hath testified to Thy oneness and singleness, and every informed one to Thy greatness and power.

“I beseech Thee, O Thou the Goal of the world and the Beloved of nations, by the lights of Thy countenance and the traces of Thy Pen, to ordain for me that which will draw me nigh unto Thee in all Thy worlds. O Lord! Disappoint not him who hath turned to the ocean of Thy bounty, and deny not him who hath answered Thy call when it was raised between Thy heaven and earth. Decree for me what I desire from the sun of Thy bestowal and the horizon of Thy grace. Then forgive me and those who have recognized Thee and inhaled the fragrances of Thy days. Thou art He from Whose knowledge nothing escapeth, and Whose power is not frustrated by the clamor of the servants who have risen in opposition. There is no God but Thee, the Mighty, the Forgiving, the Generous. Verily Thou art the All-Bountiful, the Ancient of Days.”

We wish to mention at the end of this Tablet thy companion who hath believed in God, the Mighty, the Praised. She heard and responded and turned towards Him on a day wherein every learned one was remote and every knower was in doubt.

O My leaf and My handmaiden! The Wronged One remembereth thee from the prison quarter and giveth thee glad tidings of the favors of thy Lord, the Most High, the Great. Blessed is the handmaiden whom vain desires have not kept back from the Lord of all creation. She hath testified to that which God hath testified: that there is no God but Him, the Single, the One, the Mighty, the Powerful. Say:

O my God, my God! Praise be to Thee for having remembered me in Thy prison and made me a leaf among the leaves of Thy divine Tree. I beseech Thee by the power of Thy Cause and the potency of Thy Will, and by those who circle round the Throne at eventide and dawn and hear Thy most sweet call and the scratching of Thy Most Exalted Pen, to make me steadfast in Thy Cause and speaking Thy praise among Thy handmaidens. There is no God but Thee, the Compassionate, the Generous.

As regards what was written about the honored leaf, the mother of Aqa Mirza ʿAli-Rida, upon them both be the glory of God—after it was presented before the Most Holy and Most Exalted Presence, a blessed Tablet descended from the heaven of Will specifically for them and their mother. I beseech God, exalted be His glory, to confirm them that they may receive their full portion from the effulgent lights of the Luminary of proof and from the waves of the ocean of the utterance of Him Who is the Desire of all worlds. How wonderful! The fragrance of divine favor hath encompassed the world. Man is bewildered, the tongue is bewildered, the pen is bewildered, understanding is bewildered—what to mention and what to express!

Our mentions and sounds are like dried leaves which the wind lists and from which a rustling is heard. How then can this dried leaf be capable of mentioning the tree and its fruits and leaves and branches and what hath been ordained therein? Verily, powerlessness is a good wing and a good cord whereby we may soar and whereby we may hold fast, inasmuch as He hath loved and loveth the powerlessness of His servants. Were the people of the earth to discover less than a needle’s eye of the sweetness of powerlessness before that Presence, they would desire and seek none other than Him. He Who possesseth the perspicuous Book beareth witness unto this.

Section 3: “This is what hath been sent down…”

This is what hath been sent down from the Kingdom of utterance. The Lord, exalted and sanctified be He, saith:

He is the One dawning from the horizon of Revelation

O ʿAli-before-Rida! The Speaker of Sinai is established upon the throne of Revelation and, without any veil or barrier, hath summoned and continueth to summon all the peoples of the world—be they divines, jurists, princes, kings or sovereigns—to the straight path and the mighty announcement. Neither the fire of rancor and hatred and the clamor of the divines, nor the might of princes hath deterred Him. The power of the Most Exalted Word is evident and manifest like unto the sun. The purpose is that the horizons of the world may be illumined with the light of unity and be adorned with reformation, and that they may likewise discover for what purpose they have been brought from nothingness into being. However, the conjectures and idle fancies of the divines of the age have debarred the servants from the divine Egypt and deprived them of the light of certitude. Blessed is the servant whom the vicissitudes of time have not withheld from the Luminary of proof.

The leaf, the mother, hath been mentioned in the Most Holy and Most Exalted Presence and hath attained unto His grace. O My leaf and My handmaiden! Hearken unto the voice of the Wronged One Who addresseth thee from the direction of the Prison, saying: The eyes of the world and the ears of the nations were created to behold and hearken in these days. However, veils have prevented most from beholding and hearkening—and this veil is the most great veil, meaning the divines of the earth.

O my God, my God! Praise be unto Thee for having enabled me to turn towards Thy most exalted horizon when the divines of Thy earth turned away from it, O Lord of all beings, and for having assisted me to recognize the Dawning-Place of Thy verses, the Manifestation of Thy clear tokens, and the Source of Thy revelation and inspiration, Who was mentioned and recorded in Thy Books, Thy Scriptures and Thy Tablets. O Lord! Thou seest Thy handmaiden turning toward the horizon of Thy Revelation and Thy leaf holding fast to the Tree of Thy Cause. I beseech Thee to assist me to make mention of Thee and to praise Thee amongst Thy handmaidens, and to cling to the hem of Thy wisdom. Then ordain for me that which shall profit me in all the worlds of Thy worlds. Verily, Thou art powerful over whatsoever Thou willest. There is none other God but Thee, the Mighty, the Wise.

Praise be to God! The rain of bounty pours down continuously from the heaven of grace. At every moment a blessing appears and at every instant a heavenly table is made manifest. Who is capable of offering thanks for this station, and what tongue is worthy unless His grace takes hold of it and His generosity accepts it? Likewise mention hath been made of Muhammad-Qasim Khan, upon him be the Glory of God, through Shaykh Muhammad, upon him be the Glory of God, who hath mentioned him, and he hath also sent a petition to the Most Holy Court. Now, after his name was presented before the Presence, one Most Mighty, Most Holy Tablet was revealed especially for him. I beseech God, exalted be His glory, to assist him and to adorn him with that which befitteth His days.

The Lord, exalted and sanctified be He, speaketh:

In My Name, the All-Encompassing above all names

O Muhammad-Qasim! Upon thee be My Glory! Hearken unto the call of the Wronged One with such attention as will aid thee to perform that which beseemeth the Day of God. Know thou the value of these days. Neither the sun nor the moon hath witnessed the like of this Day. This is that Day which hath been mentioned in the divine Books of the past and of the future. Today the ocean of grace is surging, the river of mercy is flowing, and the Sun of Truth is shining. We beseech God to illumine thee with the effulgences of the Day-Star of Revelation and to set thee ablaze with the fire of the Blessed Tree—a blaze whose effects shall become manifest. For this is the Day of deeds, not words. One pure deed soareth beyond the heavens and transcendeth them. We beseech God to assist thee in such wise that the fleeting occurrences of the world and its transient riches and pleasures may not withhold thee from its everlasting bounties.

Haydar hath mentioned thee, and previously we heard thy call through the Arab and made mention of thee. The people of God who have quaffed the choice sealed wine in the name of the Self-Subsisting must arise to mention, praise, and serve the Cause. The hosts of victory and triumph have ever been and shall ever be goodly character and pure and holy deeds. Say: O people of God! Fear God! Fear God! All must be adorned with the ornament of love, kindness, faithfulness and trustworthiness. Whosoever attaineth unto these attributes, his words will have influence, his deeds will have influence, and his mention will have influence. The Divine Lote-Tree of the most exalted Paradise now speaketh this most sublime word: “Whoso turneth to God, verily God turneth unto him.” The glances of grace have ever been and shall ever be directed towards His loved ones. Blessed are they who have clung to deeds. They are indeed of the people of Baha in the Tablet of God, the Lord of all beings, the Lord of the Throne on high and of the earth below. He Who speaketh in every state beareth witness to this, that there is none other God but Me, the Single, the One, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.

We make mention of all thy relatives and convey Our greetings. Each one is mentioned in the presence of the Wronged One and hath attained the grace of God, exalted be His glory. Say: Know ye the value of these days and recognize your station. Night and day occupy yourselves with the praise and glorification of the Goal of all creation. By the Sun of utterance which shineth from the highest horizon of possibility! All that is visible shall soon perish, and that which endureth and lasteth forever is but a word that floweth from the Most Exalted Pen. This is the most great bounty, the eternal wealth, the everlasting riches, and the perpetual grace. Blessed is the one who hath recognized the station of this Day and hath detached himself from all else. The Glory be upon thee and upon those who have turned unto God and responded when the Call was raised from the most sublime horizon, and who have attained the recognition of God, the Mighty, the All-Knowing, the All-Wise.

The fragrance of divine counsel has permeated the cities of hearts and minds of the just and fair-minded. The discerning soul observes that from the Word of divine counsel, upon every atom of atoms a pulpit is erected and a counselor is engaged in counsel thereon. If you find and see any ear that is empty, inform Us. God forbid! God forbid! We are not discouraged, for once this exalted Word flowed from the tongue of the Lord of creation:

“O servant in attendance! Be not discouraged. The utterance of the All-Merciful shall bestow ears and impart understanding. He is the Powerful, the Mighty, the Omnipotent.”

Mention was made of his honor Haji, namesake of the Most Great Name, and likewise a request was recorded for his forgiveness, pardon, confirmation, blessing and steadfastness. After these matters were presented at the Most Holy Court, this blessed Tablet was revealed from the heaven of will. His word, exalted and sanctified be He:

He is the Compassionate, the All-Bountiful

Unceasingly have the evidences of grace, mercy, compassion and loving-kindness appeared and been manifest from the treasury of the Most Exalted Pen. Every word of the exalted utterances that hath shone forth from the Dayspring of the Will of the Lord of Names is a perspicuous book, a wise command and a momentous tiding. Blessed are they who have attained unto its recognition and received their portion from the ocean of its meanings. O thou who art mentioned before the Wronged One! We have heard thy call and We answer thee with this Most Holy, Most Exalted Tablet. The word of forgiveness and pardon hath been revealed by the Most Exalted Pen concerning thee. Give thanks unto the Lord of all worlds that thou hast attained unto this most great favor and supreme mercy. The keys to the treasures of the world are in the grasp of His power. He giveth and withholdeth, and He is the All-Bountiful, the All-Generous. That from which the fragrance of favor wafteth hath been ordained for thee. Say:

O my God, my God! I am Thy servant and the son of Thy servant and the son of Thy handmaiden. I have turned unto Thee, clinging to the cord of Thy bounty and holding fast to the hem of the robe of Thy grace. I beseech Thee by the breezes of the dawn of Thy Manifestation and by the places which were honored by Thy footsteps and which Thou didst make the seat of Thy throne, that Thou forgive me and make me of those who have been so attracted by the wine of Thy revelation and inspiration that nothing whatsoever hath deterred them from drawing nigh unto Thy most exalted horizon and turning toward the lights of Thy countenance, O Lord of all being!

O my Lord! Thou seest this servant of Thine who seeketh forgiveness from the ocean of Thy mercy, blessing from the heaven of Thy bounty, and steadfastness from the sun of Thy loving-kindness. Ordain for me, O my God, the good of the hereafter and the present, and that which shall be a light unto me in every world of Thy worlds. Thou art He at Whose gifts and bounties all things have proclaimed their praise. Then I beseech Thee, O Lord of existence and Sovereign of the seen and the unseen, to assist me in that which Thou lovest and art pleased with. Verily Thou art God, there is none other God but Thee, the All-Forgiving, the All-Bountiful.

O beloved of my heart! Every letter of the divine words calls out and proclaims “To Me! To Me!” In truth, it bestows new life upon the world. Would that the people of the world would discover and comprehend this, that they might attain the fruits of their being and be freed and delivered from the dust and smoke of the earthly realm. Verily, He is powerful over all things. This servant recalls the days of nearness and meeting. Their renowned one is present in this land, and from this very circumstance there is hope that they may succeed in achieving true freedom—that is, to dedicate themselves to the service of the Cause, so that there may be uttered by their tongues that which is mentioned in the divine realms, and its radiance may shine forth and its light become manifest. Verily our Lord, the All-Merciful, is the Compassionate, the Almighty, and worthy to answer prayers. I convey greetings and praise to them, and at all times I seek confirmation and success.

Likewise mention was made of the handmaiden of God, the wife of Mashhadi Abu’l-Qasim, upon them both be 95 [Baha’u’llah], and supplication was made for her forgiveness and for bounties for her children. These verses were honored to be heard by the Lord of Names, and after being heard, the ocean of forgiveness surged and the fragrance of the All-Merciful’s loving-kindness wafted. The Lord, exalted and sanctified be He, speaks:

In My Name, the Forgiving, the Kind, the Merciful

O Haydar! Upon thee be My glory and My loving-kindness. The servant in attendance mentioned thy letter before the Divine Presence. We heard it and answered every passage thereof. Ever has thy mention been before the Most Holy Court, and the gaze of favor has been directed towards those mentioned in thy letter, including the mention of the handmaiden of God, the wife of Abu’l-Qasim. We have indeed forgiven her as a bounty from Us, pardoned her, and purified her with the water of My mercy which has preceded all things. We beseech God to ordain for her what He has ordained for His handmaidens who circle round the Throne at eventide and at dawn.

We make mention of Muhammad-Qabli-Hasan and he who was named ʿAli, and We command them to patience and steadfastness and to that which was revealed in My Perspicuous Book. We ask God to ordain for them that which will profit them and draw them near unto Him. Verily, He is the Mighty, the Powerful. Indeed they have attained the trace of My Most Exalted Pen while the Most Great News was in His mighty prison. Remember them with My loving-kindness, remind them of My verses, and give them the glad-tidings of My mercy which has preceded all who are in the heavens and the earth. Thus has the ocean of utterance surged when the Beauty of the All-Merciful walks in His exalted station. That which was sent from My handmaiden has been accepted. Verily thy Lord doeth what He willeth and ordaineth what He pleaseth. It is ended.

This servant also specifically supplicates for forgiveness for the handmaiden of God, upon her be the Glory of God, and praise be to God, it has been answered. And specifically for the Trustee, I beseech God, exalted be His glory, to confirm them and protect them from the croaking of those who turn away from the Bayan. He is the Protector, the Helper, and He is the Forgiving, the Generous.

Section 4: “And concerning what they wrote about Haji Mirza…”

And concerning what they wrote about Haji Mirza Fadlu’llah and Mashhadi Rajab-Ali and his brother Aqa Abdu’l-Karim and their son Haji ʿAbdu’llah, upon them be the Glory of God, they have requested mention. These verses were honored to be presented before the Divine Throne. The Lord, exalted and sanctified be He, speaks:

In My Name, the Compassionate, the Generous

O Haydar! The Lord of Power hath made mention of thee and continueth to mention thee, and He saith: What now is thy service and what is thy devotion? Where is thy effect and where is thy fruit? Speak, O speak! “O Thou Who art the Goal of all Prophets and Messengers! My life hath been spent in Thy path—this is my service. My devotion is to arise to serve Thy Cause and to praise and glorify Thee amongst Thy servants—this too is my service. My effect is to spread Thy laws and to make mention of Thy chosen ones and to love Thy friends—this too is my effect.

As for the fruit, it is in Thy hands. It is not for me to speak or utter a word in this station. Should Thy grace take hold, Thou wouldst cause the fruits of this tree of servitude to appear in such wise as to become the cause of deliverance and freedom for all the peoples of the world. The Command is Thy command, and sovereignty lieth within Thy grasp and in the hold of Thy power. Thou doest what Thou willest.” What can one say? All praise be unto Thee! Thy command is to be obeyed and Thy decree is accepted like life itself—nay, life hath no station and the soul in this place hath no worth. Exalted is Thy grandeur and elevated is Thy power! There is no ruler but Thee, no commander but Thee, no goal but Thee, and no beloved but Thee.

O Haydar! Thou didst make mention of Jinab-i-Fadl. He had previously been honored by the Most Exalted Pen, and at this hour in the Most Great Prison he is remembered before the presence of the Great Announcement. Give him the glad-tidings of My remembrance, My mercy and My grace. We beseech God to assist him and strengthen him to make mention of Him and to praise Him and to accomplish that which hath been ordained by Him. Verily He is the All-Knowing, the Expositor.

We make mention of Rajab-Ali and recall what hath flowed from My Most Exalted Pen, and give him the glad-tidings that his name hath attained the presence of the Wronged One in this noble station. O Abdu’l-Karim! This is the call that guided Moses on the Mount of Knowledge. When thou hearest it, say:

“Praise be unto Thee, O Thou Who art the Goal of the hearts of them that are nigh!”

Verily We have made mention of those who have turned towards the Countenance and believed in God, the Peerless, the All-Informed.

O ʿAbdu’llah! The Lord of all beings saith: The world hath attained success while the people are in strange delusion. They have turned away from My most exalted horizon, turning to the idols of their own selves. Verily they are among the most lost. Blessed art thou for having won the mention of Me while people were veiled by a thick veil. The glory from God, the Lord of the worlds, be upon you.

The four pillars have been blessed by the favors of the Lord of creation. This is the everlasting food and the eternal bounty. That beloved of the heart should take it with the hand of submission, and when it reacheth the four mouths and they taste its sweetness, they should utter the blessed words “May it be enjoyable unto you.” Verily the servant beholdeth the favor of his Lord and your Lord in such wise that mention and utterance are cut off from it. Exalted is the All-Merciful, our Creator and our Provider and the Goal of our hopes and our Aim and our Beloved and the Object of worship of all in the heavens and the earth.

The petition of Muhammad Hashim, upon him be the glory of God, attained the presence of the Most Holy Court. This is what the All-Merciful hath revealed in reply—the Word of the Lord, exalted and sanctified:

In My Name, the Witness, the All-Informed

O Haydar-ʿAli! Upon thee be My glory and loving-kindness! The petition of Nabil-i-Hashim was presented before Our countenance and attained unto Our hearing. Blessed is he for having voiced praise of his Lord and for having attained unto His wondrous and mighty Tablet, from whose horizon hath shone forth the Luminary of grace—a command from Us, and verily I am the All-Commanding, the All-Wise. We have indeed detected from his mention the fragrance of sincerity. He hath acknowledged that which the Tongue of Grandeur hath spoken—sovereignty belongeth unto God, the Lord of all worlds. They who have on this day attained unto a trace from My Most Exalted Pen are indeed among those who are brought near in My perspicuous Book. We give him the glad-tidings of that which hath been sent down for him from the heaven of His Lord’s will, the All-Merciful, the Most Generous. We beseech God to assist and strengthen him in His remembrance, His praise, and the service of His Cause. He is verily the Helper, the All-Knowing. The Glory be upon him and upon those who, when they heard, responded and said:

“Praise be unto Thee, O Thou the Goal of the hearts of the sincere ones!”

After his petition was presented before Him, the ocean of loving-kindness surged both before and after, revealing that which testifieth to the mercy, loving-kindness and tenderness of God, exalted be His glory. Blessed is he, again blessed is he. The servant beseecheth success for him in all conditions.

Concerning what thou didst mention about the four units of Huquq being assigned to Haji Nabil—upon him be Baha’u’llah’s glory—to be forwarded, which apparently has been delayed, and the servant did not inquire… After this matter was presented before the Most Holy and Most Exalted Presence, these sublime words were revealed—exalted be His utterance:

“Well done in what thou hast done, for the matter of Huquq dependeth upon the acceptance of the souls themselves. Should any soul, with the utmost joy and fragrance, of his own free will, desire to pay the Huququ’llah, it is acceptable; otherwise, no. Verily thy Lord is independent of all worlds. Observe what the All-Merciful hath revealed in the Qur’an: ʿO men! Ye are but poor in relation to God, but God is the Self-Sufficient, the All-Praised.’ In all conditions one must look to the glory of the Cause.”

Regarding what thou didst write about intending to proceed to the Land of Sad, but having delayed due to the movement of the secretary and the unity of the last name—upon them both be the Most Glorious Glory of God—this matter was accepted before the Throne. The bounty of God, exalted be His glory, concerning them is beyond this servant’s description. God willing, they have been and are assisted. In truth, they are the lamps of that land. The servant asketh his Lord to make them the standards of His guidance and through them to uplift His Cause in that region, its surroundings and its environs. Praise be to God, they have been and are mentioned by the Tongue of Grandeur and are the recipients of special favors.

Concerning what you wrote about Haji Ghulam-Husayn, upon him be the Glory of God—the servant beseeches his Lord to strengthen him in remembrance and praise, to make him detached from all else save Him and firm in His Cause, to draw him nigh unto Him, and to grant him the best of what He hath revealed in His perspicuous Book. Praise be to God, they are mentioned in the Most Holy Presence. The loved ones and friends of God should hearken to that beloved one’s counsel. Once these exalted words were uttered by the Lord of all beings:

“O servant in attendance! The friends should listen with the ear of acceptance to the counsels and exhortations of Haydar.”

That which was revealed hath assuredly been and will be made manifest. Blessed are those servants who discover the sweetness of the Cause and taste the honey of deeds. Whosoever attaineth unto this will surely hold fast to God’s command and arise to act. That beloved one’s deeds are, praise be to God, acceptable, inasmuch as they were and are for the sake of God. This is the testimony of this evanescent servant, and my Lord is witness to what I say.

Hadrat-i-Ism-i-Jud, upon him be the Most Glorious Glory of God, hath brought several letters from that beloved one to the Most Holy Court and requesteth replies. He hath not and doth not fall short in matters, but time is lacking, and what is sent sufficeth for seventy or eighty, for it is not limited to one or two Tablets, or one or two pages. In truth, what hath appeared and appeareth is divine confirmation, else how could this servant fulfill this mighty task except through His grace, favor and bounty. I beseech all to pray for confirmation and success for this evanescent one.

Concerning what you wrote about the people of Nur—unto God be praise, grace, bounty, and bestowal—this servant was greatly rejoiced by this matter, for the people of Nur have attained unto the shining, brilliant, radiant lights. They have turned toward the Sinai of inner meanings and have heard the voice of the Speaker of the Mount from the Temple of Manifestation. Blessed be their ears and their hearts in that they have heard and turned. It would be most regrettable were the people of the Tree to remain deprived of the Blessed Tree. This servant writeth and saith: “Well done and congratulations!”

Regarding what was written about the philosophers, after it was presented in the Most Holy and Exalted Court, this utterance shone forth from the horizon of the Kingdom of the All-Merciful. The Lord, exalted and sanctified be He, saith:

The philosophers of that land should engage in teaching God’s Cause with spirit and fragrance, wisdom and utterance. They should calm the fleeing souls with the water of divine wisdom and educate them with perfect measures until they reach maturity. After maturity, they will appear adorned with the crown of might, for He is the Critic, the Pulse-taker, the Mover, and the Transformer. Everlasting might hath been and will be His. This is a mention from Us and a mercy from Our presence. Verily, We aid them and strengthen them. Thy Lord is the Powerful, the Mighty. Theirs is to arise to serve the Cause, and His is the victory and the aid. He is verily the Powerful, the Mighty, the Praiseworthy.

This servant also conveyeth greetings and salutations to them and beseecheth from God, exalted be His glory, on their behalf, that from which the fragrance of eternity wafteth. Verily our Lord and our Goal is powerful over all things. And mention was made of the houses of the khans, which attained the honor of being heard. The Desired One, exalted be His glory and universal be His bounty, saith:

Verily We have made mention of them before and after, and adorned them with the tokens of Our Most Exalted Pen, and caused them to hear My sweetest call. Make mention of them on My behalf and glorify them from the Wronged One Who stood before the faces of the world and with the most exalted call summoned the princes, the divines, the jurisprudents and the servants in the earliest days, and summoneth them to the horizon wherefrom hath shone the Day-Star of God’s Revelation, the Lord of the worlds. Praise be to God, the Master of the Day of Judgment.

This servant also conveyeth unto them greetings and glorification, and beseecheth God to set them ablaze with the fire of the Divine Lote-Tree and to confirm them in His mention and praise. Ere long the station of every soul that hath turned to the Most Exalted Horizon, whom the rancor and hatred of the people of the world have not kept back from the Ancient Beauty, shall become manifest as the sun. Praise be to God! His power is manifest and His dominion evident. Who can flee from His sovereignty and dominion? Soon shall the wrongdoers witness the recompense of their deeds, and they who recognize His oneness the reward of what they have wrought in the path of God, our Lord and the Lord of the Mighty Throne.

Mention was made of Muhammad-Yusuf Khan, upon him be the Glory of God. Some time ago the Most Holy, Most Exalted Tablet was revealed especially for him and was dispatched. God willing, may he drink from the ocean of the Word of God and be illumined by its lights. This evanescent servant beseecheth from the Eternal Truth, exalted be His glory, that He may confirm him in promoting and serving the Cause. Through the exaltation of the Word, the outer and inner are reformed, and the station of the steadfast becometh manifest as the sun. There is no doubt about this, nor any uncertainty in what hath been sent down from the presence of One Who is All-Knowing, All-Informed. Two blessed Tablets were also revealed and sent specifically for the khans who were mentioned in the letter of Aqa Siyyid Taqi, upon him be the Glory of God.

Concerning what was written about the Afnan, upon them be the Most Glorious Glory of God, it was presented before His face, and these exalted words shone forth from the Dayspring of His Will. His word, exalted be His glory:

“O thou who standest to serve My Cause! The blessed Lote-Tree hath made mention of Its own Afnan with such mention before which all the mentions of the world bow down in humility. Verily We have aided them, exalted them, brought them nigh, and revealed for them that which hath made the lips of utterance to smile. Exalted is the Most Merciful Who hath ordained this great favor.” They have been and are mentioned in the Most Exalted Horizon and the Supreme Perspective. We beseech God that He may enable all to do that which beseemeth His Day and shall endure throughout the kingdom of earth and heaven. This Day is the Lord of all ages and centuries, and likewise any deed performed therein for the sake of God is the lord of deeds. Verily We glorify from this station their faces, and give them glad tidings of what hath flowed from the Most Exalted Pen, and confirm them in what We love and are pleased with. Verily their Lord is the All-Wise Last One, and He is the Kind, the Generous.

Section 5: “The fragrances of divine words have perfumed…”

The fragrances of divine words have perfumed the world of utterance and meaning. Blessed is he who hath found, and woe unto the heedless.

This servant also conveyeth unto each one greetings, praise and glorification, and beseecheth confirmation and assistance for each. Verily our Lord is the Hearer, the Answerer.

Mention was made of Hadi Khan, upon him be the Glory of God. A Most Holy, Most Exalted Tablet was revealed especially for him from the heaven of the will of the Lord of all beings, that it may attract him to the most exalted station. The word of the Lord, exalted and sanctified is He:

In My Name that shineth from the horizon of the heaven of My Kingdom

A mention from Us to the one who has attained unto the days of God, the All-Possessing, the Self-Subsisting, that the fragrances of remembrance may draw him to a station wherein he sees naught save the lights of the Luminary of the Cause, and hears naught save the call of God, the Lord of what was and what shall be. This is My Day wherein the fragrances of My utterance have been wafted, My verses have been sent down, My evidences have appeared, and the tongue of My grandeur hath spoken:

“Verily, there is no God but Me, the Truth, the Knower of the unseen.”

Blessed is the one with vision who hath beheld the traces of My Most Exalted Pen, and the one with hearing who hath heard My sweetest call, and the one with strength who hath arisen to serve My Cause, the Mighty, the Inaccessible.

He who loved Me hath mentioned thee. We have remembered thee with verses that cannot be equaled by all the treasures and riches. When thou findest the fragrance of My utterance, say:

“My God, my God! Thine is the dominion and the kingdom, and Thine is the power and the might, and Thine is the glory and the divine realm. I beseech Thee by Thy signs whereby the believers hastened to the place of sacrifice and the sincere ones to the scene of faithfulness, and by the evidences whereby Thou didst subdue all possibility, to make me steadfast in Thy Cause, firm in Thy love, and upright in Thy service. O my Lord! Thou seest me turning unto Thee, clinging unto Thee, acknowledging Thy grandeur and Thy power, and confessing Thy oneness and Thy singleness. I beseech Thee to ordain for me what Thou hast ordained for Thy chosen ones. Verily, Thou art the One Who hath power over whatsoever Thou willest through Thy word ʿBe’ and it is. There is no God but Thee, the Mighty, the Loving.”

Thus ended what was revealed for His Honour Haji Mulla Husayn, upon him be the glory of God. His blessed and exalted Word:

In My Name, through which the ocean of utterance has surged in creation

The days of God are witnessed, His verses are revealed, and His evidences are manifest. His station is known, His call is raised without veil or covering, His Pen is in motion, and the banner “The Truth has come” is unfurled. Yet the people of the earth are bewildered and confounded. For thirteen hundred years they lamented and, with weakness and supplication, beseeched the Self-Sufficient One for the appearance of the Promised One, and from their pulpits they uttered “May God hasten His advent.” But when the Most Great Light dawned from the highest horizon of the world, all turned away, and the cause and reason for their turning away is known and evident. They did what no other people had done. Until now they remain in the graves of heedlessness. The Resurrection is established, the Hour is manifest, the Balance is set up, and the Cry is raised; yet they have not awakened and remain deprived of the ocean of life and the lights of the Sun of Truth.

By the life of God! If they were to attain unto one drop from the ocean of awareness, they would arise from their graves and sacrifice themselves for a single word from the traces of the Most Exalted Pen. Soon shall the heedless ones behold the recompense of their deeds, and those who have turned unto God shall receive the reward of what they have wrought in the path of God, the Lord of the worlds. Praise the Intended One of all the worlds, Who in such days has confirmed thee and guided thee to the horizon of the Most Great Name. This is a great bounty; know thou its station and be occupied with the remembrance and praise of the Intended One of all the worlds. End.

Likewise after mention of His Honour Mirza Ahmad, upon him be the glory of God, before the presence, a holy and blessed Tablet appeared and was revealed from the treasury of the Most Exalted Pen, that he might rejoice in the bounty of his Lord and be of the thankful ones. The Word of the Lord, exalted and sanctified:

In My Name, the Compassionate, the Generous

O Ahmad! Mahmud makes mention of thee from the Most Glorious Prison while He stands before the faces of the world without helper or assistant, summoning all with the most exalted call to the supreme horizon. The power of nations did not prevent Him, nor did the opposition of the peoples of the world deter Him from His Cause. In the nights and days, evenings and mornings, He counseled the servants and guided them to that which profits them. All things testify that this Revelation hath appeared for the reformation of the world and the advancement of the nations. Blessed is the soul that hath inhaled the fragrances of revelation and recognized the Peerless Friend in this attire.

The whole world was brought from nothingness into being for the recognition of the Ancient King, yet they are seen to be veiled and deprived. Blessed art thou and thy father—ye have attained to that which the divines of the earth are debarred from throughout ages and centuries. They considered themselves the most exalted of all peoples, yet on the Day of Reckoning they were seen as the most lost among the communities. We beseech God to assist thee in remembrance and praise, and to ordain for thee that which is the cause of enduring glory and everlasting bounty. He is the Powerful, the Mighty, the All-Knowing, the All-Seeing.

They have attained unto the splendors of the Day-Star of utterance from the Dawning-Place of Divine Unity. By the life of Our Purpose! It behooveth them to recite that which hath been revealed from the Supreme Pen concerning them—a recitation wherein the effects of God’s verses become manifest in them and in all who advance, whosoever they may be and wheresoever they may be found. The words of God, exalted be His glory, bestow life and grant everlasting bounty. Blessed are they and theirs is a goodly destination. Praise be to our Lord, the Mighty, the Bestower. This lowly one conveys greetings and salutations to each one, and beseeches God, exalted be His glory, to perfume them with the fragrances of verses—a perfume whose sweet scent shall spread throughout the world and waft among the peoples.

As for their mention of Haji Mulla Husayn, upon him be the glory of God, the Luminary of God’s grace, exalted be His glory, hath appeared from the horizon of the heaven of bounty upon the temple of the Tablet and was sent forth. I beseech God to assist him to take hold of the Tablet with such firmness that the world would be powerless to prevent him. This is not difficult for God.

They made mention of Aqa Muhammad-ʿAli of Bahramabad, upon him be the glory of God. Praise and gratitude be unto Him! His mention is remembered before God and recorded in the Tablets by the Supreme Pen. After his mention was presented before the Most Holy and Most Exalted Presence, this most exalted Word shone forth like the sun from the horizon of the heaven of bounty. Thus speaks the Lord, exalted and sanctified be He:

O Muhammad-Qabli-ʿAli! Today the Dawning-Place of lights and the Source of divine signs speaks this word: Blessed is he who hath attained unto the Word of God in His days. Thou hast repeatedly attained unto the divine Tablets. Thy mention is remembered and thy name is recorded by the Supreme Pen. Rejoice in God’s binding Word and say:

My God, my God! I testify that the hands of Thy bounty rescued me from idle fancies and vain imaginings, and Thy grace gave me to drink of the Kawthar of Thy knowledge and the choice wine of certitude in Thy Cause. Through Thy generosity Thou didst draw me nigh, through Thy mercy Thou didst make me know Thee, and through Thy power Thou didst raise me up. I beseech Thee by Thy Most Great Command and Thy Mighty Announcement to make me in all conditions hold fast to the cord of Thy generosity and stand firm in Thy love, such that the doubts of the world and the signs of the nations would not keep me from Thee. O Lord! Thou seest me turning toward Thee and gazing at the horizon of Thy grace. Ordain for me that which befitteth the ocean of Thy bounty and the heaven of Thy generosity. Verily Thou art the Lord of existence and the Sovereign over the seen and unseen. There is no God but Thee, the Mighty, the Powerful.

This lowly servant has sought and continues to seek divine confirmation and success for them when inscribing verses. We beseech and implore God that He may assist them in spreading the verses and exalting His Word among His servants with wisdom and utterance. Verily, He is the Mighty, the Bestower.

Regarding the mention of the beloved of hearts, Ali-Qabli-Akbar, upon him be the Most Glorious Beauty of God, and Ibn-i-Attar and Aqa ʿAli Haydar, upon them be the glory of God, His care and His mercy—they have always been and continue to be remembered. Their letters, praise be to God, constantly reach the friends in this land and responses are sent. The point is that they have always been and continue to be remembered and are confirmed in service to the Cause and in the mention and praise of God, exalted be His glory.

Concerning the mention of Aqa ʿAbbas-Quli and Aqa Siyyid Mustafa, upon them be the glory of God, after being presented before the Face, the Tongue of Grandeur spoke these words—thus speaks the Lord, exalted and sanctified is He:

“O Haydar-Qabli-ʿAli! These two souls are remembered before the Wronged One. Both have attained to recognition and are distinguished by the traces of the Supreme Pen. Praise be to God, the glance of favor is directed towards them, as evidenced by what was revealed for them before and after. Convey My greetings to them. We beseech God, exalted is He, to ordain for them through His bounty and grace that which shall endure as long as His names and attributes endure, and to confirm them in His remembrance among His creation, and to decree for them what He has decreed for His chosen ones. Verily, He is the Compassionate, the All-Bountiful. There is no God but He, the Self-Sufficient, the Most Exalted.”

Their service is evident and their devotion is known. Nothing escapes the knowledge of our Lord. This servant beseeches his Lord to send down upon them mercy from His presence, to ordain for them the good of this world and the next, and to grant them what He has written for those near to Him among His servants and the sincere ones among His creation. Verily, He is the All-Bountiful, possessed of great munificence.

The friends of God from the lands of T, Y, K, T, A, B, Sh, S, and Kh who have written to your honor and sought mention, have all had their names presented in the Most Holy Court at this time and have attained the honor of being heard, and each has been honored with the effulgence of the light of the mention of the Goal of the world’s desire. Who can reckon the oceans of His favor or the heaven of His mercy? We are all powerless.

In the hours of night and day, the glance of kindness is directed toward the friends. His grace has encompassed all and His bounty has embraced all. We beseech Him to confirm us in thanksgiving and praise—thanksgiving worthy of this court and praise befitting this generosity and bestowal. Verily, He has power over all things. Glory and remembrance and praise be upon your honor and upon those who are with you and who love you and who hear your words concerning the Cause of God, our Lord and your Lord and the Lord of the Kingdom and the Realm of Might and Glory.