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ontend that they were the same, but we believe they were two distinct Prophets. There is a misunderstanding in the reference in "Baha'i Proofs" to this matter. No. 4. There are no Prophets, so far, in the same category as Baha'u'llah, as He culminates a great cycle begun with Adam. No. 5. The Greatest Name is the Name of Baha'u'llah. "Ya Baha'u'l-Abha" is an invocation meaning: "O Thou Glory of Glories"! "Allah-u-Abha" is a greeting which means: "God the All-Glorious". Both refer to Baha'u'llah. By Greatest Name is meant that Baha'u'llah has appeared in God's Greatest Name, in other words, that He is the Supreme Manifestation of God. No. 6. Revelations 3.12, refers to the Revelation of Baha'u'llah. No. 7. References in the Bible to "Mt. Paran" and "Paraclete" refer to Muhammad's Revelation. Deuteronomy 33.2; Genesis 21.21.; Numbers 12.16; Numbers 13.3.; Genesis 17.20 refers to the twelve Imams and in the Revelation of St. John, Chap. 11.; where it mentions two witnesses, it refers to Muhammad and 'Ali. No. 8. The statement in the "Gleanings", p. 64-65, "who out of utter nothingness.." etc., should be taken in a symbolic and not literal sense. It is only to demonstrate the power and greatness of God. No. 9. The Guardian considers that the gist of what Mrs. Hanford Ford reported can be considered quite correct. No. 10. The figures 1290 date from the declaration of Muhammad, ten years before His flight to Medina. No. 11. The intercalary days are specially set aside for hospitality, the giving of gifts, etc. Baha'u'llah Himself specified that they be used this way, but gave no explanation for it. No. 12. The Baha'i Summer-Schools were originated in America to meet the requirements of the friends. They have been adopted by other Baha'i communities the world-over, but there is no reason why they should be called "Summer Schools". There is nothing rigid about the term, it is purely descriptive. The Guardian feels that although you can have the immediate affairs of your Summer-Schools managed by a convenient local assembly, they should remain under the direct supervision of the National Spiritual Assembly as they are national in character and not purely local. A few days ago Mr. Jim Heggie came to see the Guardian. He was able to visit all the shrines and archives as well. Shoghi Effendi was delighted with him, he found him devoted, full of faith and zeal, and very well read in the teachings. He feels that i
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