Among the crowd, which hurled abuse at Bahá’u’lláh and pelted Him with stones,…
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When in Bahá'í history
Among the crowd, which hurled abuse at Bahá’u’lláh and pelted Him with stones, was an old woman. She stepped forward with a stone in her hand to strike at Him. Although frenzied with rage, her steps were too weak for the pace of the procession. 'Give me a chance to fling my stone in His face', she pleaded with the guard. Bahá’u’lláh turned to them and said, 'Suffer not this woman to be disappointed. Deny her not what she regards as a meritorious act in the sight of God.' Such was the measure of His compassion.
Source: H.M. Balyuzi, Bahá’u’lláh - The King of Glory, p. 77
Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: faith).
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For adults
- Where do compassion and faith meet in this story?
- How does this story illustrate the practice of compassion?
- Read the closing lines once more. What single phrase stays with you?
For teens
- If you were in Hasan Balyuzi's place, what might you have done?
- What does this story teach about compassion?
Reflection
- Read the passage a second time, slowly. What did you notice that you missed the first time?
- Sit quietly for a moment after reading. What does this story stir in you?
- Take one line from this story and let it stay with you today.
Comprehension quiz
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What period of Bahá'í history does this story belong to?
Which historical figure is featured most prominently in this story?
Which virtue does this story most clearly illustrate?
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