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The Physical Life of Baha’u’llah
1817 - 1892
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Birth PlaceTehran, Iran.
12 November 18172 Moharram 1233
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• The childhood of Bahá’u’lláh. The city of Tehran, Iran, where Bahá’u’lláh was born.
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An early experienceTakur, in the north of Iran, where the family of Bahá’u’lláh had a
house.
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Bahá’u’lláh as a youthThe house of Bahá’u’lláh in Takur, Mázindarán, destroyed by the
government in 1981.
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Early adulthoodAnother view of the house of Bahá’u’lláh in Takur, Mázindarán.
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"Father of the poor"Baha’u’llah’s room in His house in Takur, Mázindarán, kept in its
original condition.
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A great love of natureA garden at Bahá’u’lláh's house in Shimran.
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Ardent supporter of a new religionMurgh-Mahallih, Bahá’u’lláh's summer residence in Shimran, on the
lower slopes of the Elburz Mountains, Iran.
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Historic meeting at Badasht. A view of Badasht.
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Bahá’u’lláh tortured in MázindaránThe mosque in Amul, Mázindarán, Iran.
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Government orders Bahá’u’lláh’s arrest. The village of Afchih, near Tehran.
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Bahá’u’lláh faces His accusers. The
village of Niyavaran near Tehran, where Bahá’u’lláh stayed overnight.
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A revelation from God. A view of the city of
Tehran, where Bahá’u’lláh was imprisoned in 1852.
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Banishment from Iran.
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Exiled in the depths of winter. The
mountains in western Iran which Bahá’u’lláh and His family had to
traverse on their journey to Baghdad.
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Bahá’u’lláh arrives in Baghdad. Historical view of Baghdad.
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Solitude in the mountains of Kurdistan. View of the mountains where Bahá’u’lláh stayed
in Sulaymaniyyih.
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Return to Baghdad. A 19th-century Ottoman
coffeehouse.
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Bahá’u’lláh declares His mission. Historical view of Baghdad and the Tigris River.
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Exile to Constantinople
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The journey to Constantinople. Drawing
of a kajavih (howdah), a common mode of travel in Iran in the mid-
1800s.
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Caravan reaches the Black Sea. The port town of Samsun, by the Black Sea in Turkey.
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Bahá’u’lláh arrives in Constantinople. View of Constantinople (now called
Istanbul).
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Bahá’u’lláh's enemies exile Him again. The Blue Mosque in Constantinople.
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• Journey to Adrianople
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Perilous conditions. The bridge at Büyükçekmece, Turkey, which Bahá’u’lláh and His
companions crossed on their way from Constantinople to
Adrianople in December 1863.
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Arrival in Adrianople. A view of Adrianople (now called Edirne).
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Bahá’u’lláh continues to attract followers. The Mosque of Sultan Salim in Adrianople.
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Reaction of the people. A modern view of the house of Rida Big, the residence of Bahá’u’lláh in Adrianople for one
year. The Mosque of Sultan Salim is in the background.
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Bahá’u’lláh is poisoned. A recent view of the
house of Rida Big, where Bahá’u’lláh stayed in Adrianople.
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The Tablet of Ahmad. Interior of Bahá’u’lláh's residence in Adrianople.
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Bahá’u’lláh writes to the rulers of the world. Interior of the Mosque of Sultan Salim.
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The Sultan orders Bahá’u’lláh's final exile. The interior of the Mosque of Sultan Salim.
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Arrival in Gallipoli. Gallipoli, Turkey, in a photo from modern times.
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• Bahá’u’lláh arrives in the Holy Land
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The prison city of ‘Akká. View of ‘Akká from the Mediterranean Sea.
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Arrival at the sea gate. The sea gate where
Bahá’u’lláh and His companions entered ‘Akká in 1868.
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"The most desolate of cities“. One of ‘Akká's narrow public passageways.
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The march to the prison. ‘Akká in recent times.
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The Sultan's sentence. A recent photograph of Al-Jazzar Mosque in ‘Akká.
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The exiles are taken to the prison. Stairway and entrance to the prison of ‘Akká.
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The entrance to the fortress. A recent photograph of the restored entrance to the citadel of ‘Akká.
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An imposing citadel. The two windows farthest right on the second floor show the room that
Bahá’u’lláh occupied in the prison.
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The barracks square. The barracks square of the
prison. Bahá’u’lláh was first held in a room adjacent to the square and later moved to his cell on the second floor of the building in the center of
the photo.
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Inside the citadel. A view of some of the cells that
were occupied by the exiles. The room of Bahá’u’lláh is on the left.
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The cell of Bahá’u’lláh. The interior of the cell occupied by Bahá’u’lláh.
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Restrictions eased slightly. A view of the cell of Bahá’u’lláh after its restoration in 2004.
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Bahá’u’lláh’s followers begin to visit ‘Akká. The view from the prison.
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A few pilgrims enter the prison. A view from one of the restored prison cells occupied by the exiles.
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A tragic accident. The skylight through which Mírzá
Mihdí fell can be seen in this aerial photograph from 1917. The skylight is highlighted.
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The passing of Mírzá Mihdí. The skylight of the prison area, now restored, where Mírzá Mihdí fell.
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The sacrifice of a son. During the restoration of
the prison it was decided to leave untouched the floor where Mírzá Mihdí fell. The stairs to the roof are in the background.
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Bahá’u’lláh leaves the citadel. A view of
the house of ‘Údí Khammár from Genoa Square, located in the rear of the building now known as the House of ‘Abbúd. The arched doorway
on the right opens to the staircase to the second and third floors.
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The House of ‘Údí Khammár. The interior
of the house of ‘Údí Khammár. The entrance to the room of Bahá’u’lláh is on the right.
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Bahá’u’lláh writes His “Most Holy Book“. Bahá’u’lláh's room in the house of ‘Údí Khammár, where
He revealed the Kitáb-i-Aqdas.
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People of ‘Akká increasingly show respect. Bahá’u’lláh's room in the house of ‘Údí Khammár.
After He moved to the adjoining House of ‘Abbúd, this became the room of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
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From hatred to admiration and respect. The House of ‘Abbúd.
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Bahá’u’lláh in the House of ‘Abbúd. A view of the House of ‘Abbúd in more recent times.
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Greater numbers of pilgrims. The stairs leading to the upper floor of the House of ‘Abbúd.
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The role of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. The main hall in the
House of ‘Abbúd, now decorated with historical items.
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Bahá’u’lláh's room in the House of ‘Abbúd. The room Bahá’u’lláh occupied in the House of
‘Abbúd.
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Balcony by the sea. Balcony outside Bahá’u’lláh's
room on the second floor of the House of ‘Abbúd.
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Life in ‘Akká. A street scene in ‘Akká.
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A caravanserai in ‘Akká. The Khán-i-Avámíd, a caravanserai in ‘Akká.
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The public bath. The large public bath in ‘Akká where
Bahá’u’lláh sometimes went, escorted by a guard.
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Bahá’u’lláh requests repairs to the aqueduct. The aqueduct to carry water to ‘Akká was built in
about 1815 to replace an earlier one destroyed by Napoleon. By the time of Bahá’u’lláh's arrival, it had fallen into disrepair.
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Outside the city walls. The pines of Bahjí on the
land of the Jamal brothers, site of the dinner which signaled that Bahá’u’lláh could leave the boundaries of the walled city.
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Restrictions are lifted. The land gate of ‘Akká from inside the city. Bahá’u’lláh left through this gate.
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Bahá’u’lláh leaves the walled city. A view of the land gate from outside the walls of the city.
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Arrival at Mazra‘ih. The Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
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A residence in the countryside. An aerial photograph of the village of Mazra‘ih showing the mansion where
Bahá’u’lláh lived. The Mediterranean Sea is in the distance.
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Mazra‘ih and its surroundings. View of the Mansion of Mazra‘ih from the east.
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The Mansion of Mazra‘ih. The Mansion of Mazra‘ih, view from the west.
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Bahá’u’lláh welcomes pilgrims at His home. The reception room at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih,
where Bahá’u’lláh often received guests.
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Many tablets are sent. During the time of
Bahá’u’lláh, this staircase, which leads to the living quarters at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih, was open to the outside. Sometime later, it was
enclosed as shown.
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Two years at Mazra‘ih. The anteroom just
outside the room of Bahá’u’lláh in the Mansion of Mazra‘ih. His room is located on the far left.
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A place of beauty. Interior of the room of Bahá’u’lláh at Mazra‘ih.
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The Ridván Garden. Entrance to the Ridván Garden.
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"Verdant isle“. This photograph shows how the water flowed on both sides of the garden.
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A favorite retreat. A view of the Ridván Garden
outside ‘Akká.
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A place to enjoy nature. The flower pots on the ground mark the location of the bench where Bahá’u’lláh often sat when He visited the garden. The river can be
seen in the background.
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In the Ridván Garden. Recent view of the fountain and benches in the Ridván Garden.
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"Paradise“. The house in which Bahá’u’lláh stayed during
His visits to the Ridván Garden. The river can be seen in the foreground.
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Bahá’u’lláh's room at the Ridván Garden. Colorized photograph of the interior of the house
where Bahá’u’lláh often spent the night when visiting the Ridván Garden.
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A place visited by pilgrims. The room of Bahá’u’lláh at the Ridván Garden as it looks today.
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Bahá’u’lláh moves to Bahjí. Historical photo
of the Mansion at Bahjí where Bahá’u’lláh spent the final years of His life.
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Recognition of Bahá’u’lláh continues to grow. A view of the Mansion of Bahjí
from the south.
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"Lofty mansion“. A view of the mansion today from the
south. The Bahá'í community has spent many decades beautifying the
buildings and grounds where Bahá’u’lláh spent the final years of His life.
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Prophetic inscription. Entrance to the Mansion of Bahjí.
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A befitting residence. Detail of the knocker on the door to the Mansion of Bahjí.
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Bahá’u’lláh’s Revelation continues to unfold. Stairs that lead to the upper floor of the Mansion of
Bahjí.
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“Be worthy of the trust of thy neighbor…”. View of the southern balcony of the mansion.
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A beloved visitor. At left is the room where
Bahá’u’lláh greeted many of His guests. It is also the room in which He passed away, in 1892.
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Days at Bahjí. The central hall of the upper floor of the Mansion
at Bahjí. After the mansion was restored in the 1930s, the furnishings
were put in place by Shoghi Effendi, the great-grandson of Bahá’u’lláh and Guardian of the Bahá'í Faith.
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Professor Browne meets Bahá’u’lláh. Room of Bahá’u’lláh at the Mansion of Bahjí.
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Haifa. This print shows Haifa around the time that Bahá’u’lláh made three visits, between 1883 and 1891.
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“The Lord is nigh – 1871”. A detail from one
of the Templer houses in Haifa. The German inscription over the window translates to "The Lord is nigh — 1871."
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Bahá’u’lláh on Mount Carmel. This spot at the foot of Mount Carmel is one of the places Bahá’u’lláh pitched His
tent during a visit to Haifa.
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Visiting God’s holy mountain. Tents used by Bahá’u’lláh in Haifa on Mount Carmel.
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Bahá’u’lláh indicates where the Báb should be interred. Circle of cypress trees near the
Shrine of the Báb.
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The Shrine of the Báb. The completed Shrine of
the Báb and gardens. The circle of cypress trees where Bahá’u’lláh stood can be seen on the right side of the Shrine.
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The Tablet of Carmel. The spot near where Bahá’u’lláh wrote the Tablet of Carmel.
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Fulfillment of the Tablet of Carmel. View of the Bahá'í World Centre on Mount Carmel, Haifa.
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The passing of Bahá’u’lláh. Room where Bahá’u’lláh passed away in 1892.
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"The Sun of Truth … hath set“. The Mansion of Bahjí at night.
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The holiest place. Path leading to the Shrine of
Bahá’u’lláh.
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Words of guidance. Entrance to the Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh.
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“ … be illumined with the light of concord”. Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh at night.
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“O ye that dwell on earth!”.Detail of the gate leading to the Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh.
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Taj of Bahá’u’lláh. A taj of Bahá’u’lláh displayed in His room
at Bahjí.
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The robes of Bahá’u’lláh. Three of the robes
worn by Bahá’u’lláh displayed in the Bahá'í International Archives.
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The kashkul of Bahá’u’lláh. The kashkul
(alms bowl) Bahá’u’lláh used as He traveled through the mountains of Sulaymaniyyih as a dervish from 1854 to 1856.
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Pen used by Bahá’u’lláh. Cut-reed pen and ink spoon used by Bahá’u’lláh.
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Pocket watch belonging to Bahá’u’lláh. Pocket watch, watch cord and fob belonging to
Bahá’u’lláh.
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A small bag used by Bahá’u’lláh. Brocade pouch belonging to Bahá’u’lláh.
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Prayer beads belonging to Bahá’u’lláh. Prayer beads belonging to Bahá’u’lláh kept at
the Bahá'í International Archives in Haifa.
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Seals of Bahá’u’lláh. Several of the carved seals
of Bahá’u’lláh used to stamp letters or tablets to verify the author.
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Design made from the seals of Bahá’u’lláh. Impressions of the seals of Bahá’u’lláh,
displayed in an ornamental Persian design.
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Photograph of Bahá’u’lláh. The cabinet
containing the photograph of Bahá’u’lláh is to the left in the set. The other cabinets contain paintings of Bahá’u’lláh and the Báb. They are
located in the Bahá'í International Archives.
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Writings of Bahá’u’lláh in His own hand. Two verses of the Hidden Words (Arabic 68 and 69)
written in Bahá’u’lláh’s handwriting. They were illuminated some time later.
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Letter of Bahá’u’lláh to His daughter. Letter written in Bahá’u’lláh's own hand and sent to
His daughter, Bahíyyih Khánum, the Greatest Holy Leaf.
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Verses of Bahá’u’lláh written on the occasion of Ridván. Illuminated calligraphy of
verses of Bahá’u’lláh revealed for the Festival of Ridván, displayed in His room at the Mansion of Mazra‘ih.
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"Revelation" writing. Leaf from the Epistle to the
Son of the Wolf (Lawh-i-Ibn-i-Dhi'b), in the "Revelation" handwriting of Mirza Aqa Jan, the secretary of Bahá’u’lláh.
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Tablet of the Holy Mariner. Copy of the
Tablet of the Holy Mariner, rendered in the calligraphy of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
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The Most Holy Book. An illuminated copy of the
Kitáb-i-Aqdas, commissioned by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in 1902.