The Merchant Who Left His Ledgers
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A retelling for children of the account of Husayn Effendi Tabrízí in 'Abdu'l-Bahá's Memorials of the Faithful, as given in Bahá'í Chronicles.
Husayn came from the city of Tabríz, in Persia. 'Abdu'l-Bahá wrote that he was filled with the love of God like a cup brimming over.
While he was still young, Husayn left Persia and went to Greece, where he made his living as a merchant. One day he travelled from Greece to the port of Smyrna. There someone told him the glad news that a new Messenger of God had appeared. Husayn shouted aloud for joy.
He left his accounts and his business behind and set out to find Bahá'u'lláh. He reached Him and, for some time, served Him as a trusted attendant and companion. Then he was directed to find a place to live in the city of Haifa.
In Haifa, Husayn looked after the believers, and his home became a stopping place for Bahá'ís on their travels. He had a good nature and a fine character. He was friendly to friends and strangers alike, and kind to people of every nation.
After Bahá'u'lláh passed away, Husayn stayed faithful and firm, and went on being a good friend to the believers. 'Abdu'l-Bahá wrote that he felt himself better off than the kings of the earth.
His grave is in Haifa.
This is a retelling for children. For the fuller account, see "Husayn Effendi Tabrízí".
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