..The Consul General of Persia in Baghdad.. sent repeated messages to the Shah to the effect that Baha'u'llah was injuring the Muhammadan religion more than ever.. and that He ought therefore to be banished to some more distant place... (29:1)

..(as in any) crisis.. He remained calm and serene, encouraging and inspiring His followers and writing imperishable words of consolation and guidance.. the Hidden Words were written at this time.. and.. The Book of Iqan.. toward the end of His sojourn at Baghdad. (1862-1863) (29:2)

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Baha'u'llah & the New Era
J. Esslemont