ogether
in one spot, and both were illumined with the light of belief.

In all things, the two were united as a pair; they shared the same
certitude and faith, the same conscience, and made their way out of
A_dh_irbayjan to Adrianople, emigrating at the same time. In every
circumstance of their life, they lived as one individual; their
disposition, their aims, their religion, character, behavior, faith,
certitude, knowledge--all were one. Even in the Most Great Prison, they
were constantly together.

Ma_sh_hadi Fattah possessed some merchandise; this was all he owned in the
world. He had entrusted it to persons in Adrianople, and later on those
unrighteous people did away with the goods. Thus, in the pathway of God,
he lost whatever he possessed. He passed his days, perfectly content, in
the Most Great Prison. He was utter selflessness; from him, no one ever
heard a syllable to indicate that he existed. He was always in a certain
corner of the prison, silently meditating, occupied with the remembrance
of God; at all times spiritually alert and mindful, in a state of
supplication.

Then came the Supreme Affliction. He could not tolerate the anguish of
parting with Baha'u'llah, and after Baha'u'llah's passing, he died of
grief. Blessed is he; again, blessed is he. Glad tidings to him; again,
glad tidings to him. Upon him be the glory of the All-Glorious.

NABIL OF QA'IN

This distinguished man, Mulla Muhammad-'Ali,(28) was one of those whose
hearts were drawn to Baha'u'llah before the Declaration of the Bab; it was
then that he drank the red wine of knowledge from the hands of the
Cupbearer of grace. It happened that a prince, who was the son of Mir
Asadu'llah _Kh_an, prince of Qa'in, was commanded to remain as a political
hostage in Tihran. He was young, far away from his loving father, and
Mulla Muhammad-'Ali was his tutor and guardian. Since the youth was a
stranger in Tihran, the Blessed Beauty showed him special kindness. Many a
night the young prince was Baha'u'llah's guest at the mansion, and Mulla
Muhammad-'Ali would accompany him. This was prior to the Declaration of
the Bab.

It was then that this chief of all trusted friends was captivated by
Baha'u'llah, and wherever he went, spread loving praise of Him. After the
way of Islam, he also related the great miracles which he had, with his
own eyes, seen Baha'u'llah perform, and the marvels he had heard. He was
in ecstasy, burning up with love. In