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In the 1840’s the sea journey from Bushihr to Jiddah was a dangerous and…

In the 1840’s the sea journey from Bushihr to Jiddah was a dangerous and uncomfortable one; the distance was about 4000 kilometres and the journey took about two months.

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Bábí period (1844–1853) · 1 min

In the 1840’s the sea journey from Bushihr to Jiddah was a dangerous and uncomfortable one; the distance was about 4000 kilometres and the journey took about two months. The seas were often rough, the storms frequent, water was scarce and there was very little food. The Báb and Quddus remained contented and peaceful throughout the long journey.

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They were absorbed in their prayers and devotions for many hours at a time, and the Báb revealed many writings, commentaries and letters which Quddus wrote down. However the rigors of the sea voyage caused the Báb to beseech God that travels over the oceans of the world might become easier and safer.

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