Baha'u'llah & the New Era
by
J. Esslemont
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..for a long time (He) showed no inclination for marriage.. Afterwards it became known that there was a girl who was destined to become the wife.. Baha'u'llah.. permitted Munirih (Khanum) and her brother Siyyid Yahya to come to Akka for protection. Baha'u'llah and His wife, Navvab, the mother of Abdul-Baha, showed such kindness and favor to Munirih that others understood that they wished her to become the wife of Abdul-Baha.. (Who) had a warm feeling of love.. which was fully reciprocated, and erelong they became united in marriage. (53:5)

The marriage proved exceedingly happy and harmonious. Of the children born to them four daughters have survived the rigors of their long imprisonment.. (54:1)

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