‘Abdu’l-Karím
2 stories in the library.
A life in stories
Bahá'u'lláh's ministry (1853–1892)
The Egyptian Merchant’s Debts
Told he could come on pilgrimage once his debts were paid, an Egyptian merchant spent five years clearing them. Arriving unrecognized in Haifa, he was found by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, who spent the night praying beside him.
3 min
The Merchant Who Owed No Man
Told he might visit Bahá’u’lláh once he owed no man anything, the Egyptian merchant ‘Abdu’l-Karím spent five years paying his debts, arrived at Haifa penniless, and was found at the dock by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá.
6 min