BAHA'U'LLAH - November 7th
Abdu'l- Baha said: I will speak to you today of Baha'u'llah. In the third year after the Bab had declared his Mission, Baha'u'llah, being accused by fanatical Mullas of believing in the new doctrine, was arrested and thrown into prison. The next day, however, several ministers of the Government and other influential men caused him to be set free. Later on he was again arrested, and the priests condemned him to death! The Governor hesitated to have this sentence carried out for fear of a revolution. The priests met together in the Mosque, before which was the place of execution. All the people of the town gathered in crowds outside the Mosque. The carpenters brought their saws and hammers, the butchers came with their knives, the bricklayers and builders shouldered their spades, all these men, incited by the frenzied Mullas, were eager to share in the honour of killing Him. Inside the Mosque were assembled the doctors of religion. Baha'u'llah stood before them, and answered all their questions with great wisdom. The chief sage in particular, was completely silenced by Baha'u'llah, who refuted all his arguments. (75:1)

A discussion arose between two of these priests as to the meaning of some words in the writings of the Bab; accusing Him of inaccuracy, they challenged Baha'u'llah to defend Him if He were able. These priests were entirely humiliated, for Baha'u'llah proved before the whole assembly that the Bab was absolutely right, and that the accusation was made in ignorance. (75:2)

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